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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A 10 mile walk from Reading to Henley through the Chilterns. 

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

The route ascends through Caversham before Heading out into the Chilterns Hills to join the Chiltern Way at Chalkhouse Green.

We then follow the Chiltern way across to the Crowsley Park estate and then head out the estate through woodland before dropping down into Harpsden and Henley enjoying views up and down the Thames.

Travel details

By public transport

Reading is easily reached by train or bus from many directions. Please note that this walk begins from the north exit of Reading station – this is NOT the town centre side outside the Three Guineas. If arriving by train, please follow the signs to “North Exit and Caversham”.

At the end of the walk, please use either the train from Henley to return to Reading (changing at Twyford) or the aqua 28 bus route. 

By car

Please use one of the many car parks available in central Reading (or Henley) if travelling by car, where charges will apply.

Dogs

Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.

Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71527 73914
Nearest postcode:
RG1 8FP
what3words:
locker.unless.unique
Start time:
11:00 am

Reading station north exit (Caversham side)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 76395 82250
Nearest postcode:
RG9 1BE
what3words:
grunt.songbook.tinny
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking