Walks

September 2024 Walks and Events

Sunday 15^th September 10:00, 6 miles: Starting at Tylemill Bridge we walk through fields to Ufton Green, Padworth College and Padworth Mill. Gentle undulations offer some views over the Berkshire countryside. We return along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon canal from Aldermaston Wharf. Start: SU626692 Tylemill Bridge car park RG7 4BT (51.41884,-1.10018) ///wants.keen.tend. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Chris R, 0771 053 4818.

Tuesday 17^th September 10:00, 11½ miles: Reading Blue and Green Walk. Shamelessly stolen from the Reading Walks Festival, this is an attractive circular walk from the middle of town. The blue refers to walking waterside, along the Thames Path and Kennet towpath, which we follow at the start and end of the walk. The green is a largely traffic-free route across Tilehurst and Southcote, via the woodland and parkland of Arthur Newbery Park, McIlroy Park, Lousehill Copse and Prospect Park, with some unexpected panoramic views.1 stile, 500ft of ascent. Start: SU715738 Outside the Three Guineas pub at Reading Station. Bring packed lunch RG1 1LY (51.45867,-0.97227) ///drip.gent.highs. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Steve V, 0774 040 6869 or 0118 975 1770.

Thursday 19^th September 10:30, 3 miles: Silchester - one of the most historic sites in our area, Roman Town? Well actually it goes back much further than that! So who lived there? Where did they come from? And what did they do? Iron Age, Roman, Medieval, through to the thriving village we have today - come along and hear all about it! Or as those Romans used to say ‘Solvitur Ambulando' (it is solved by walking!!). Start: SU635628 Silchester Roman Town Car Park, Wall Lane, Silchester RG7 2HJ (51.36161,-1.08903) ///lurching.giants.letters. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Sally B, 0134 477 4468 or 0787 614 1817.

Thursday 19^th September 10:30, 5½ miles: Admire the horse at Harleyford Golf Club after passing Cherry Tree farm and Hook's Farm. Start: SU823861 Pullingshill Wood SL7 2DS (51.56825,-0.81337) ///central.invent.unafraid. Difficulty Moderate. Leader John T, 0118 979 8070 or 0754 897 2170.

Sunday 22^nd September 10:00, 5½ miles: Up and down both sides of the beautiful Hambleden Valley. Starting in the village and going up to Rockwell End, crossing the valley by Colstrope Farm and after a fairly steep, but short walk up the other side, returning through the woods to the start. Start: SU785865 Stag and Huntsman CP charges apply RG9 6RP (51.57182,-0.86653) ///curvy.rave.repaying. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Margaret T, 0118 978 8540 or 0791 700 2202.

Sunday 22^nd September 10:00, 12 miles: Visit places famous for sheep, a poet and a brewery. Start high up on the Berkshire Downs on the Ridgeway, descend to East llsley continue over rolling countryside to Farnborough and then climb back to Bury Down via West Ilsley. Start: SU479840 Bury Down car park, Bury Lane. Bring packed lunch RG20 7AZ (51.55324,-1.30968) ///station.choice.incursion. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Christine H, 0777 586 0169.

Tuesday 24^th September 10:00, 11.5 10½ miles: Mortimer & the Romans. Our gently rolling route takes us past the amphitheatre and through the remains of Calleva Atrebatum. We then cross the railway twice, before going through Stratfield Mortimer and Wokefield Common on our way back to the start. Registered assistance dogs only. Start: SU635628 Silchester Roman Town Car Park, Wall Lane, Silchester. Bring packed lunch. ///lurching.giants.lettersRG7 2HJ Public Car Park (opposite the pub), The Street, Mortimer Common. (51.37647,-1.05983) ///bugs.lost.flips. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Keith B, 0778 046 4115.

Tuesday 24^th September 10:00, 15½ miles: Tour of the Ends. Circle Wheeler End, Lane End, Moor End to Fingest, through fields and woods. Start: SU783927 Cadmore End: Road opposite school (Church Road). Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start HP14 3PE (51.62836,-0.87037) ///shorter.variety.daydream. Meet: 09:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787.

Thursday 26^th September 10:30, 6.4 miles: A circular walk from Cadmore End giving spectacular views over the Hambleden Valley. Approx 840 feet of ascent spread over the walk. The walk takes in Fingest, Turville Windmill and the bottom end of Ibstone before heading back to Cadmore End. Start: SU783927 Cadmore End, Church Road ( opposite school) HP14 3PE (51.62836,-0.87037) ///shorter.variety.daydream. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

Sunday 29^th September 10:00, 5.8 miles: A walk around Aldermaston. Pleasant walk from Woolhampton, along canal to Aldermaston Wharf, then to Aldermaston, finally across fields back to Woolhampton. Start: SU572664 Public section of the car park at the Rowbarge pub, Station Rd, Woolhampton RG7 5SH (51.39405,-1.17843) ///wages.marsh.decompose. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Stewart M, 0790 151 4832.

October 2024 Walks and Events

Tuesday 1^st October 10:00, 12 miles: The Devil Knows Where. Heritage Naturist Club, Gorrick Woods, Heath Lake Nature Reserve, Hatch Ride, Three Castles Path, Edgebarrow Nature Reserve, Ambarrow Woods. Start: SU812635 Crowthorne: Simon's Wood CP, Wellingtonia Avenue (max height 1.9m). Bring packed lunch RG45 6AE (51.36470,-0.83324) ///smug.signal.deeper. Difficulty Moderate. Leader John G, 0775 486 9152.

Thursday 3^rd October 10:30, 6.8 miles: A walk through the rolling Hampshire countryside, along part of the Brenda Parker Way and crossing the headwaters of the Whitewater River. Lunch option at the Leather Bottle, Mattingley. Start: SU709558 Park along the lane leading to Tylney Park golf club, on the right adjacent to the Rotherwick Cricket Ground RG27 9AY (51.29770,-0.98318) ///tumblers.pioneered.bland. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Richard H, 0788 411 3491 or 0118 988 4118.

Saturday 5^th October 14:00, 8½ miles: Enjoy typical Chiltern countryside of beech woods and rolling hills before descending back towards the Thames and follow the path upstream to Goring. Leader will wait for the Reading 13:52 train due 14:04 if you let him know in advance. There is a car park off Station Road in Goring for those who want to drive. Start: SU602806 North side of Goring Train Station RG8 9HF (51.52151,-1.13317) ///dynamics.advancing.ideals. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787Christine H, 0777 586 0169.

Sunday 6^th October 10:00, 6 miles: A delightful autumn walk from Crowthorne, around Broadmoor through Swinley forest to Caesar's Camp, returning via Wildmoor Heath. Start: SU841637 Morgan Centre CP, Lower Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne RG45 7LA (51.36623,-0.79347) ///bikes.filled.arts. Difficulty Easy. Leader Jane T, 0789 973 4799.

Tuesday 8^th October 10:00, 12½ miles: The woods near Wendover. Redland End, Hampden Common, Hotley Bottom, Wendover Dean, Pulpit Wood. Start: SP823036 Whiteleaf Cross CP, Peters Lane, Princes Risborough. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start HP27 0LH (51.72507,-0.80931) ///outwit.reunion.spans. Meet: 09:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787.

Tuesday 8^th October 10:00, 15.9 miles: Kennet Valley. From start along K&AC then up valley side through Padworth to Silchester, returning along Brenda Parker and St James' Ways. Start: SU647703 Sheffield Bottom: Lock Picnic Area CP, by the swing bridge. Bring packed lunch RG7 4AP (51.42938,-1.07012) ///models.unions.gain. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader David N, 0770 306 7911.

Thursday 10^th October 10:30, 4 miles: Crowthorne Edgebarrow Nature Reserve to Crowthorne train station and back via Wellington College. Heading towards and through Edgebarrow Woods Nature Reserve, we will find the footpath along the railway, pass Ambarrow bridge to the Crowthorne train station. Return to Crowthorne village via Wellington College. Start: SU841637 Crowthorne: Morgan Centre CP, Lower Broadmoor Road RG45 7LA (51.36623,-0.79347) ///bikes.filled.arts. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Marc C, 0776 463 2899.

Thursday 10^th October 10:30, 5½ miles: A pleasant, and mainly flat, circular walk in North Hampshire from Mattingley through fields and woods via Rotherwick and Black Wood. Start: SU736581 Mattingley Church RG27 8LA (51.31694,-0.94531) ///messaging.range.harmonica. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader John R, 0118 979 8703 or 0796 959 2394.

Sunday 13^th October 10:30, 5½ miles: Finchampstead Ridges and Moor Green Lakes. Woodland ,the Ridges , and the Blackwater Valley Path. Start: SU812635 Simon's Wood Car Park RG45 6AE (51.36470,-0.83324) ///smug.signal.deeper. Difficulty Easy. Leader Ian M, 0742 933 7369.

Sunday 13^th October 10:15, 13 miles: Woods, river and fields. A varied walk taking in Bowsey Hill, Hurley and Pinkneys Green. Approx 900ft ascent. Start: SU822794 Knowl Hill layby. Bring packed lunch RG10 9UR (51.50774,-0.81642) ///remedy.prefect.appeal. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Jo F, 0797 959 5043.

Tuesday 15^th October 10:15, 10.8 miles: From Puttenham along the Fox Way, to edge of the River Wey before returning on the North Downs Way after visiting the Soldiers Ring and the Sands. 1,050 ft of ascent. Start: SU935477 CP on turning to Puttenham golf club opposite the Jolly Farmer pub. Bring packed lunch GU3 1AJ (51.22151,-0.66238) ///schematic.refer.nosedive. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Richard H, 0788 411 3491 or 0118 988 4118.

Thursday 17^th October 10:30, 5 miles: Bray Village and Brunel Bridge a circular walk from Maidenhead passing Bray Village, then along the Thames Path past Dorney Reach. Start: SU901811 Guards Club Park, Maidenhead, accessed via Oldfield Road and Oldacres. The car park is small so please car share where possible SL6 1XL (51.52144, -0.70350) ///shin.buck.locals. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Carmel H, 0796 179 0398.

Sunday 20^th October 10:00, 6½ miles: Kennet and Avon canal, Ufton Green and Padworth College. A walk of two halves - a transport route along the canal and the river Kennet and a rural route between settlements across fields and by a mill. The train replaced the canal and the railway line follows the route of the canal very closely in places. It is possible to join this walk by train as at the time of planning this walk a train from Reading arrives at Aldermaston station at 9.55. If planning to join this walk by train, please note that services on a Sunday are infrequent and you may have to plan to wait for a suitable return train. There is a pub and a cafe in Aldermaston Wharf. Car parking for this walk is available off Mallard Way (what3words headrest.feathers.sometimes), road side parking along the road outside the station and in the station car park (pay by phone). Start: SU601673 Station Road, Aldermaston Wharf by the entrance to Aldermaston station RG7 4JH (51.40200,-1.13670) ///tastes.pills.watchdogs. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Jenny S, 0747 966 3256 or 0118 978 5447.

Tuesday 22^nd October 10:00, 12 miles: A walk in the Chilterns with three Ends. A circular walk starting from Lane End and taking in Wycombe Air Park,Moor Wood, Fingest, Cadmore End, Wheeler End and back to Lane End. No dogs please. Start: SU807918 Lane End car park, entrance by the traffic lights. Park near the bottom of the CP where the walk will start. CP has public toilets. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start HP14 3ER (51.61919,-0.83600) ///clustered.fries.pulp. Meet: 09:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader David H, 0773 806 7096.

Tuesday 22^nd October 10:15, 14 miles: Ranmore Commons, Westhumble, Box Hill, Denbies Vineyard with possible autumn colours. Join us for a strenuous walk with 2200ft of ascent over heaths and woods. Start: TQ125501 Ranmore West free car park, Ranmore Common Road. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RH5 6SY (51.24006,-0.38725) ///sentences.risky.canny. Meet: 09:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader Paul L, 0776 858 5657 or 0118 979 0190.

Thursday 24^th October 10:30, 6 miles: Downhill views to Mapledurham House and village. Circular countryside walk taking in several farm footpaths then walking through Chazey Wood. Start: SU698758 Mapledurham playing fields RG4 7ER (51.47788,-0.99507) ///tidy.behave.scenes. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Linda A, 0777 612 6663 or 0149 141 1011.

Sunday 27^th October 10:00, 6½ miles: Brunel Bridge, optional opportunity of sustenance in Dorney Court also Hall and Woodhouse Taplow riverside pub at end. Circular walk mostly on good tracks with either riverside views or open countryside. Flat walk but taken at approx. 2.5 miles an hour. Please look at web site for details of Sunday lunch menu and please contact walks leader in advance if you are planning to join in for lunch. Start: SU902813 River Road Maidenhead SL6 0AB (51.52356,-0.70098) ///ideas.every.tulip. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader Linda A, 0777 612 6663 or 0149 141 1011.

Tuesday 29^th October 10:15, 10½ miles: Beautiful Autumn walk from Hannington touching on Oakley, through Oakley Park, Deane and the village of North Oakley over undulating farmland on chalk. Far reaching views. Start: SU516565 Kingsclere, White Hill Car Park. Bring packed lunch RG25 3EJ (51.30540,-1.26122) ///custodian.flopping.delved. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Sue A & Sue H, 0785 506 9324 or 0785 428 6890.

Thursday 31^st October 10:30, 3½ miles: In and around California Park. From Rooks Nest Car Park we will head to California Park lake for coffee or banana break. We will visit Longmoor Bog close by and, across Nine Mile Ride, we will view a bronze age barrow (the biggest in Berkshire). Back to California Park and Rooks Nest car park. Start: SU790658 Wokingham: Rooks Nest Wood car park. Barkham Road RG40 4EU (51.38576,-0.86612) ///tent.asks.bond. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Marc C, 0776 463 2899.

Thursday 31^st October 10:30, 6 miles: A circular walk from Ibstone Common round past the Wormsley Estate, owned by Sir Paul Getty from 1985, then back to Ibstone. Approx 800 feet of ascent spread over the walk, giving a mixture of open spaces with views and woodland walks. Start: SU752936 Ibstone Common: roadside parking on Ibstone Road, near the cricket pavilion HP14 3XY (51.63666,-0.91336) ///blip.pure.back. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

November 2024 Walks and Events

Saturday 2^nd November 13:30, 7½ miles: A mix of urban, rural and river. Wander through the parks and paths of north Reading, into rural Oxfordshire. Beside a golf course and finish the walk besides the Thames. Start: SU715739 North side of Reading Station (Caversham side) RG1 8FP (51.45992,-0.97202) ///erase.trains.twig. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Christine H, 0777 586 0169.

Sunday 3^rd November 10:00, 6.9 miles: Pleasant autumnal walk in the woods and fields of Bucklebury Common. Includes a ford crossing of the River Pang and a short visit to Bucklebury Church. Start: SU560692 Bucklebury Lower Common Eastern car park RG7 6QD (51.41974,-1.19552) ///trump.continues.trucked. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Colin R, 0773 891 1507.

Tuesday 5^th November 10:00, 12 miles: Hughenden Valley to Great Missenden and Great Kingshill. Start: SU865955 Hughenden Manor NT car park. Bring packed lunch HP14 4LA (51.65183,-0.75088) ///pints.loose.take. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Anushka H, 0779 223 7977.

Tuesday 5^th November 10:00, 14½ miles: Idle between Ends. Lane End, Skirmett, Southend, Turville, Ibstone House, Cadmore End and Wheeler End. Start: SU807918 Lane End: CP by the traffic lights. Bring packed lunch HP14 3ER (51.61919,-0.83600) ///clustered.fries.pulp. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader John G, 0775 486 9152.

Thursday 7^th November 10:30, 5.3 miles: Rural lanes and footpaths around Pirbright and MOD range. Start: SU946560 Pirbright: CP on village green GU24 0JE (51.29614,-0.64454) ///agent.pine.cheek. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader David M, 0793 224 6232.

Sunday 10^th November 10:00, 5.8 miles: Familiar but attractive paths from Knowl Hill, starting with a short (70m) ascent, then down on to the Chiltern Way, across undulating farmland, and back down to our start point through High Knowl Wood. Possibly muddy in places so boots and poles recommended. Parking can sometimes be busy at the start point (the Five Stars lay by off A4) so allow time to find a space. Start: SU823795 Five Stars layby off A4 RG10 9UR (51.50880,-0.81447) ///publisher.family.duration. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Alison B, 0789 179 3290.

Tuesday 12^th November 10:00, 11 miles: An enjoyable walk with only 500 feet of ascent through fields, woods, heathland and forestry plantations around Eversley and Bramshill Park. From Eversley Church the walk goes via. Heath Warren Wood, Hazeley Heath, Warren Heath, Castle Bottom Nature Reserve and Up Green. Start: SU779609 The green at Eversley Church. Bring packed lunch RG27 0PX (51.34211,-0.88173) ///ruffle.relatives.flats. Difficulty Moderate. Leader John R, 0118 979 8703 or 0796 959 2394.

Wednesday 13^th November LVR AGM, 7.30pm at Maiden Place Community Centre, 1 Maiden Place, Earley, RG6 3HE

Thursday 14^th November 10:30, 6½ miles: Gravel Hill from College Ride. An undulating walk through Swinley Forest over small wooded hills, mainly on gravel tracks. Start: SU902629 Western end of College Ride, Bagshot. Roadside parking GU19 5ES (51.35841,-0.70594) ///vaccines.financial.rabble. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Mark C, 0790 500 8551.

Sunday 17^th November 10:30, 6.1 miles: A circular walk from Cookham Dean Common, up to Winter Hill and back round. Approx 600 feet of ascent, we walk through the Copas Turkey Farm bustling with Turkeys before heading to Winter Hill then dropping down to the Cookham Bridleway Circuit before climbing back up and round to the Common. Start: SU861843 Cookhamdean Common: Layby in Winter Hill Road SL6 6PJ (51.55125,-0.75882) ///beaten.masterpiece.organ. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

Tuesday 19^th November 10:00, 10 miles: A winter walk in the Chilterns. A circular walk starting from Maidensgrove and taking in Bix, Tartary, Scotland (yes !), Merrimoles, Catslip and Russell's Water. No dogs please. Start: SU720887 Maidensgrove: At the eastern end of the Common, where Park Lane emerges into the open. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RG9 6EX (51.59299,-0.96204) ///shadowed.scariest.factory. Meet: 09:10 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader David H, 0773 806 7096.

Tuesday 19^th November 10:00, 15.8 miles: Parallel to the Thames to Elvendon and Woodcote, visiting Checkendon, returning via Cane End and Collins End. Start: SU637789 Whitchurch Hill: Car park next to Goring Heath Parish Hall, opposite St John's church. Bring packed lunch RG8 7NY (51.50555,-1.08339) ///internet.downfield.decreased. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader David N, 0770 306 7911.

Thursday 21^st November 10:30, 3½ miles: A level walk at a leisurely pace exploring the paths through Heath Lake Nature Reserve and Gorrick Plantation. Start: SU827654 Heath Lake car park. Off Nine Mile Ride B3430 RG40 3AY (51.38243,-0.81202) ///member.when.indoor. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Kath P, 0777 569 4011 or 0118 978 0901.

Thursday 21^st November 10:30, 6.2 miles: Lanes and Byways of North Bracknell. A circular walk from Frost Folly Country Park, once an arable farm but now a wonderful wildflower meadow in spring & summer. Our walk follows a few old lane and byways, passing several farms and studs on our way. The paths are mostly flat (only 220 feet of ascent), but with some short road sections, which might be to our advantage at this time of year. Start: SU873726 Frost Folly Car Park - Wellers Lane, Bracknell RG42 6EN (51.44567,-0.74520) ///undulation.sends.water. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Mike S & Zena S, 0797 906 0925.

Saturday 23^rd November: Ramblers Berkshire Area AGM.

• At Eton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick Road, Windsor, SL4 6LT
• The programme for the day starts with a couple of organised walks; there will be a choice of 2 walks: a longer one of 6 miles leaving at 10am and a shorter one of 4 miles leaving at 10.30am.
• This will be followed by a talk by Leslie Grout who will talk about Windsor and the Great Park and lastly the AGM will be held.
• The hall will be open all day (10am to 5pm) for anybody who arrives during the day.
• There is a small car park in front of the hall, a recreation ground car park at the side of the hall and road parking by the shops but please use public transport where possible.

Sunday 24^th November 10:00, 6.6 miles: A flat walk along the Thames and Jubilee rivers, then a gentle climb through fields to Taplow. We make a short diversion to look at the Saxon burial mound at Taplow court, then make our way back down to the Thames. Moderate pace. Start: SU901811 Guards Club car park Maidenhead. Access from Oldacres off Oldfield Road SL6 1XL (51.52144, -0.70350) ///shin.buck.locals. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Chris R, 0771 053 4818.

Sunday 24^th November 10:00, 11 miles: Nettlebed and surrounding Chiltern countryside, passing Nuffield Common, Russells Water, Maidensgrove and Bix Bottom. Start: SU702868 Grass verge on the minor road north of A4130 approaching Nettlebed. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RG9 5AX (51.57561,-0.98858) ///faster.youths.soup. Meet: 09:15 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP, Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Susan R, 0796 670 2349 or 0118 978 8988.

Tuesday 26^th November 10:00, 11.3 miles: A winter walk from Knowl Hill in two halves. Getting the hills done first, our walk starts with an ascent on Bowsey Hill, passing Warren Row before going on to Ashley Hill. Returning to the A4 our walk then goes south to Shottesbrooke Park and Waltham St Lawrence before returning across the fields to our start point. Total ascent 780 feet. Start: SU822794 Seven Stars Layby off A4 at Knowl Hill. Bring packed lunch RG10 9UR (51.50774,-0.81642) ///remedy.prefect.appeal. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Mike S & Zena S, 0797 906 0925.

Thursday 28^th November 10:30, 5½ miles: A pleasant walk through Mature Woods, Parkland and Downs with stunning views across the Oxfordshire countryside. Start: SU682902 Road side parking opposite St Botolph's Church off b480, Swyncombe RG9 6EA (51.60661,-1.01611) ///fraction.unhappily.losing. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Gerry C, 0780 535 6708.

December 2024 Walks and Events

Sunday 1^st December 10:00, 5.9 miles: A chance to catch sight of wildfowl. Starting at Moor Green Lake, following the Blackwater and then looping round to pass Watmore farm and heading towards the cricket field and green at Eversley Cross, before retuning along the river to Hall farm and through the woods to Ambarrow Farm and back to the start. Start: SU805628 Horseshoe Lake CP, Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve RG40 3TF (51.35864,-0.84428) ///flask.dive.souk. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Margaret T, 0118 978 8540 or 0791 700 2202.

Tuesday 3^rd December 10:00, 12 miles: Maidensgrove, Hollandridge Farm, Watlington Hill, Cookley Green, Kitesgrove Wood. Join us for an undulating Chilterns walk with 1650ft ascent with distant views from Watlington Hill. Start: SU720887 Maidensgrove Common, roadside parking. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RG9 6EX (51.59299,-0.96204) ///shadowed.scariest.factory. Meet: 09:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Paul L, 0776 858 5657 or 0118 979 0190.

Tuesday 3^rd December 10:00, 15 miles: North of Wycombe. A scenic walk over hills and ridges around Naphill, Bryants Bottom, Lacey Green and Bradenham, 2000 ft ascent. Start: SU827951 NT c.p (free) at top of hill above West Wycombe. Turn from A40 onto Bledlow Ridge road then immediately sharp right on Church Lane past school & caves and proceed on narrow road to top of hill. Bring packed lunch HP14 3AH (51.64862,-0.80610) ///frame.party.driven. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader Duncan M, 0788 426 6309.

Thursday 5^th December 10:30, 5.2 miles: The joy of SANGS. A walk designed to illustrate how areas of suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANGs), allocated in association with new housing developments, have created some new attractive areas for walking and have contributed to improved routes linking pre-existing rights of way. The walk is in Shinfield and fairly flat, with no stiles. Start: SU709677 Three Mile Cross: Mere Oak Park and Ride, Mereoak Lane RG7 1WJ (51.40479,-0.98167) ///sober.shack.count. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Steve V, 0774 040 6869 or 0118 975 1770.

Sunday 8^th December 10:00, 6½ miles: A local walk exploring southern Wokingham, Easthampstead park and Caesars camp, A slightly different take on some well known walking areas. Start: SU851662 Great Hollands Car Park (opposite Crematorium) RG40 3DN (51.38835,-0.77803) ///lanes.paints.starts. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Nick J, 0778 525 7992.

Sunday 8^th December 10:00, 11 miles: A visit to Donnington Castle, by the Black Ditch, cross the Winterbourne Stream before descending to the Lambourne Valley Way and returning via the edge of Donnington Grove golf club. Start: SU462690 CP at Donnington Castle near Newbury. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RG14 2LE (51.41873,-1.33684) ///marinated.strictest.language. Meet: 09:15 at SU709677 Mereoak Park and Ride CP near M4 J11 for car share RG7 1WJ (51.40479,-0.98167) ///sober.shack.count. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Richard H, 0788 411 3491 or 0118 988 4118.

Tuesday 10^th December 10:00, 11 miles: Sandy tracks in winter gloom around Swinley Forest. 700ft cumulative ascent. Start: SU851662 Great Hollands Recreation Ground CP, South Road, Bracknell. Bring packed lunch RG40 3DN (51.38835,-0.77803) ///lanes.paints.starts. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Martin L, 0786 025 4249.

Thursday 12^th December 10:30, 3½ miles: Watch light planes taking off from edge of Blackbushe airport after crossing Yateley common then past Wyndham's Pool. Start: SU822596 Yateley Common: Wyndham's Pool CP off Cricket Hill Lane GU46 6BE (51.33030,-0.82213) ///greed.breathing.lobbed. Difficulty Easy. Leader David M, 0793 224 6232.

Thursday 12^th December 10:30, 5½ miles: Pack Horse to Mapledurham Circular. From the Pack Horse pub/inn a ramble via fields to the Thames and Mapledurham. Return up the hills through fields and woods. Start: SU691782 Chazey Heath: Pack Horse Inn, Upper Woodcote Road RG4 7UH (51.49787,-1.00539) ///rabble.packet.margin. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Marc C, 0776 463 2899.

Sunday 15^th December 10:00, 4½ miles: Mince pies and Mulled wine after walking through the woods and commons around Pinkneys Green. Please car share where possible and don't forget to bring your own glass or mug. Start: SU854815 Pinkneys Green car park on Pinkneys Drive SL6 6QG (51.52610,-0.76922) ///upset.issue.prefect. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Christine H, 0777 586 0169.

Tuesday 17^th December 10:00, 12½ miles: Finchampstead circular walk, incorporating Bramshill Forest, Eversley Cross, the River Blackwater and the outskirts of Crowthorne. Start: SU812635 Simon's Wood CP, Wellingtonia Avenue. Bring packed lunch RG45 6AE (51.36470,-0.83324) ///smug.signal.deeper. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Nick J, 0778 525 7992.

Tuesday 17^th December 10:00, 15.9 miles: From Assendon pass through outskirts of Henley, head west through the Rotherfields towards Stoke Row and Nettlebed. Start: SU739856 Middle Assendon: Layby near "Rainbow" PH. Bring packed lunch RG9 6AS (51.56541,-0.93528) ///suiting.nosedive.racked. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader David N, 0770 306 7911.

Thursday 19^th December 10:30, 5 miles: Walk on the wild side of Sandhurst. This route takes you alongside the river Blackwater, through parkland, meadows, heathland and bog, showing the variety of habitats present along the valley. Start: SU841613 Sandhurst Memorial Park, Yorktown Road GU47 9BS (51.34497,-0.79284) ///asking.apply.fetch. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787.

Sunday 22^nd December 10:30, 5½ miles: A circular walk from Southend over past Turville Court, Turville, Skirmett and the Jubilee Plantation. A winter walk giving good views over the Hambleden Valley and through attractive villages, with approx 500 feet of ascent over the walk. Start: SU753898 Southend Common RG9 6JN (51.60206,-0.91528) ///statement.played.caked. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

Sunday 29^th December 10:00, 6.7 miles: Semi-urban walk taking in many of the green spaces that still exist in North Bracknell amongst all the new development. Mainly level walking and on good surfaces, some short pavement stretches. One small ascent to Cabbage Hill. Start: SU868701 Braybrooke Recreation Ground, Makepiece Road, Bracknell RG42 2HL (51.42416,-0.75251) ///exchanges.chest.tidy. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Colin R, 0773 891 1507.

Tuesday 31^st December 10:00, 9 miles: Gentle short walk prior to festivities. Going to Medmenham and Heath Wood. Start: SU785865 Hambleden: CP behind "Stag & Huntsman" PH RG9 6RP (51.57182,-0.86653) ///curvy.rave.repaying. Difficulty Moderate. Leader John T, 0118 979 8070 or 0754 897 2170.

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