A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
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'Windsor Great Park covers an area of 4,800 acres with many of the paths open to the public. There are walks in the Deer Park or round the lakeside Valley Gardens, where the rhododendrons are parti ...
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'An interesting walk on good paths following the route of the royal procession from Ascot through Windsor Great Park and offering a "surprise" view of Windsor Castle.'
One of 15 Car-Free Walks Around Reading.
Supporters of Oxfam
'A walk from the River Thames near Cookham to the Grand Union Canal at West Drayton.'
Richard Gower
'The Berkshire & Mid Thames Group generally walk on the 3rd Sunday of each month and the 1st Saturday evening from May to September.'
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
In fourteen Parts, from Lambourn to Windsor. Note that the web pages were last updated in 2005-2006.
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'We have compiled a series of walks across Berkshire which makes up what we're calling the Berkshire Way ... We'll take you across the county, from west to east ... It means you can take a walk across any part of the county, and rest assured you'll cross some fantastic countryside.'
BBC
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'Over 500 acres of woodland, heathland and open space, including over 10 miles of well-surfaced tracks and all the facilities and activities you need for a great family day out.'
Buckinghamshire County Council
'From short accessible rural routes to longer walks that take you across the borough and beyond, there are walks available for those of all interests and abilities.'
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'With its rich varied landscape and extensive rights of way network, Bracknell Forest borough has some excellent walking opportunities available to those who want to explore this natural heritage on foot.'
'The Forum can comprise up to 22 members who represent a broad range of interests, including landowners, councillors, those who earn their living in the countryside, users of public rights of way a ...
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'The Council is looking for people who are passionate about the countryside, promoting access for all and can contribute positively to the work of the LCAF. No formal qualifications are needed to become a member, but interested people will ideally have a broad range of knowledge, interest and experience relevant to countryside access.'
'The Ramblers Route, which circumnavigates Bracknell town, is made up of two loops, forming a figure of eight circuit. This can be completed in full or each loop can be completed as a sepa ...
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'Walking trail which follows footpaths, woodland tracks, bridleways and some stretches of road, passing through coniferous forest and heathland in the south to unspoilt open farmland to the north.'
'Our vision is to provide a Public Rights of Way Network: [1] on which up-to-date information is readily available by a variety of means - - - : [2] that is physically accessible for all w ...
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'The Bracknell Forest Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) is a ten-year strategic document covering the entire borough, and sets out how we as the Highway Authority intend to improve the management, provision and promotion of our rights of way network ...'
Bracknell Forest Council
Member of the U3A - Berkshire Grouping
'Parks and countryside sites in Bracknell Forest ... Ranger-led walks take place around the borough all year round. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people whilst your body reaps the benefits of exercise in the fresh air. For information about organised walks in your area please see our leaflet.
Bracknell Forest Council
'Bucklebury is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England. The village is about 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Newbury and ranges between 1 and 3 miles north of the A4 road. It has a population of 2,066. Bucklebury Common is just over 1 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi) and is one of the major village commons in the ceremonial and historic county of Berkshire.'
Bradfield, Bucklebury, Stanford Dingley [Fancy Free Walks] (PDF)
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'The Berkshire Loop is not really a separate long-distance path, it is an extension to the Chiltern Way. It was created in 2010 by the Chiltern Society, to mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Chiltern Way. I have recorded it here as a separate route, as it was created after both of my walks along the Chiltern Way ...'
Chiltern Way Berkshire Loop [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]
'The Group was formed to increase opportunities for all like minded adults to gain safe access to the countryside and promote friendship amongst members by providing a regular programme of walks an ...
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'We organise about 60 leisurely paced 4 to 6 mile walks on weekdays and weekends throughout the year, usually within a 10-15 miles radius of the centre of Wokingham. We also arrange some London walks and others further afield ...'
'The Group encourages an interest in all matters concerned with the environment - wildlife, conservation and environmental issues of modern society. It also aims to develop people’s skills and know ...
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'If you live/work in Earley you may have a favorite walk that you take in and around the area. Here you will find details of those walks that our members have documented.'
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'A meander through the quiet valleys and nature reserves of the Berkshire/Hampshire border, quieter now they no longer reverberate to USAF planes. As a finale, the route climbs to the high, windswept, spectacular reclaimed site of Greenham Common airbase.'
'As well as nearly £1m already donated to West Berkshire Council towards the restoration of the Common, the Trust has more recently awarded the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife T ...
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'Following the purchase of the former RAF Greenham Common Airbase in 1997, 750-acres were immediately transferred to the control of the local council to be restored as common land ... Greenham Common was reopened with unrestricted public access in 2000, providing a natural resource of national importance.'
'A picturesque and historic village lying between the Kennet and Enborne rivers, four miles west of Newbury in West Berkshire. The name applies to a Saxon manor, a church parish of twelfth-century ...
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'Hamstead Marshall is well served by public rights of way on which it’s possible to walk off-road through scenic countryside for an hour or more, hardly leaving the parish. Four circular walks are detailed ... centred on either the White Hart or Hamstead Mill.'
'Come and enjoy this interesting garden which is a haven of peace and tranquility situated on the campus of the University. The planting provides year round interest and is open daily from 9 am ...
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'The Harris Garden is situated on the Whiteknights campus of the University of Reading, Berkshire, UK. It is an important amenity and access is granted to all who wish to visit ... '
'There are many other interesting walks in the countryside around the town. The canal towpath provides gentle level walks into open countryside both to the east and west. The 200 acres of the Commo ...
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'Self-guided Historic Town Walks around the town, discovering lots about Hungerford's interesting history.'
Hungerford Virtual Museum [Hungerford Historical Association]
'The five circular walks described here each has a different character and between them they cover the bes ...
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'Located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Inkpen offers a variety of walking environments including high chalk ridges, mixed farmland and deciduous woodland.'
Inkpen Rights of Way Committee
'Our topics about the Kennet and Avon Canal are split over several pages going West to East: [1] The start at Reading to Garston Turf-sided Lock - - - : [2] Sulhamstead via Aldermaston to Newbury - ...
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'Wandering across some of England's most beautiful countryside the Kennet and Avon canal links England's Canals via the River Thames at Reading with the Bristol Channel. As the canal's name suggest it's partially a river navigation since it uses the River Kennet between Reading and Newbury and the River Avon between Bath and Bristol. The purely "canal" part of the waterway is 57 miles in length out of a total distance of 100.25 miles.'
John Fox
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'Annual event allows walkers to raise money through sponsorship for their favourite charities whilst enjoying a very interesting walk through some beautiful parts of the Berkshire countryside re-tr ...
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'A rewarding trek through Thames valley parkland, then climbing to the high fields and beech woods of the southern Chilterns, wandering through picturesque villages, before returning to the Thames at attractive Henley.'
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'Written in connection with the Newbury Pub Ambling Group (NPAmG) aka the Wednesday Walking Group. This started in the 1970s, when some employees of a Government defence establishment not ...
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'Forty circular walks from pubs near Newbury, and nine linear walks from pubs on the Kennet and Avon canal.'
Newbury Pub Ambling Group
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'All the groups walk over their own patch, and further afield, with walks ranging from a three or four miles to over fifteen. If you are interested in walking in a particular area, the closest grou ...
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'We have nine Berkshire Area groups: seven traditional groups covering the county; a 20s & 30s group and a flexi group – something for everybody!'
'Walking routes in Reading ... Walking in Central Reading ... Walking in nature ...'
'Normally has a day-walk on two Saturdays each month throughout the year. Various group members take turns to lead the walks. Most walks are between 8 and 12 miles long, with a pub lunch. Walks start within a 25 mile radius of Reading, an area which includes sections of the Thames Valley, Berkshire Downs, Chiltern Hills and North Downs ... We also walk Long Distance Walks in stages over two to four years.'
'Our local walks range between three and 12 miles, and we also venture further afield for long days out, weekends away and holidays abroad. We walk on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Our Wednesday Group ...
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'A friendly independent walking club which has been enjoying the local countryside for over 80 years.'
Member of the U3A - Berkshire Grouping
'15 car free country walks near London in South East England that are linked to form a ring around Reading. They are easily reached by train from London and Reading and local stations. The linear walks through the scenic Thames Valley and Chilterns countryside all have car free access and are between 4 and 11 miles long.'
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'The Royal Borough manages around 1,977,911 sq m/ 198 hectares of parks and open spaces. The Parks team achieved Purple Flag status for eight of their parks in 2013 - Braywick, Desborough, Grenfell, Kidwells and Oaken Grove in Maidenhead and Alexandra Gardens, Goswells, Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground and Home Park in Windsor. Within these parks, open spaces and play areas, there are opportunities for sports activities, informal play, a brisk walk or a gentle stroll in pleasant surroundings ...'
Nature and Conservation [RBWM]
''Sandhurst Health Walks has been in operation since February 2014. The walks are led and organised by a group of dedicated volunteers. We endeavour to have two walk leaders on every walk ...
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[1] Shinfield Village and Ryeish Green - - - : [2] Shinfield Village and the River Loddon - - - : [3] Around Grazeley - - - : [4] Spencers Wood and the River Loddon - - - : [5] Three Mile Cross ...
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'The Shinfield Parish Volunteer Group have created six leaflets, each one about a different walk that you can do in the parish. The walks are generally short and not too taxing.'
'It is interesting that the big thing these days in England is to get people out and about for some healthy exercise etc. - canals and their towpaths are ideal for this be it walking or cycling ... ...
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'The 5 mile long Slough Arm travels in a fairly straight line from the Grand Union Canal at Cowley Peachey Junction into Slough terminating by Stoke Poges Road.'
'The Forum Members are volunteers; local residents with an interest in walking, cycling, horse riding and accessibility issues.'
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'The Forum has been set up under The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to provide independent guidance to the council and other relevant organisations on sustainable access issues in the Borough.'.
'Enjoy discovering "The Thames and Jubilee Rivers and Eton College", a 5 Mile walk on well waymarked footpaths and signposted streets.'
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'A great walk taking in countryside, riverside, village and town. Discover an amazing variety of views, monuments and buildings, including shops and traditional pubs and of course the real butterflies and birds of this environmentally sensitive area.' Usually held late April/early May.
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'As you enter the church of St Mary the Virgin, you are greeted by a remarkable sight – nine reclining stone giants. This is the De La Beche family, usually called the “Aldworth Giants”. They were ...
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'Streatley, Aldworth, Ashampstead ... This wonderful long walk takes you from the picturesque Thames-side town of Streatley gently up into the hills to meet some giants and some old wall paintings.'
'We are a medium sized friendly walking club based in the Berkshire area. We have about 50 members and an average walk turnout of about 15-20 people. We walk in all weathers and throughout the year ... Stride was formed in June 1994 by a group of like minded people, members of the local National Trust Volunteers, who felt there was a need for a walking club catering for the needs of the younger age ranges ... Since then we have increased our membership and age restrictions have disappeared. Anyone over 18 is welcome.'
'The walk passes through the Crown Estate land of Windsor Great Park, created for hunting deer and wild boar during the 13th century, along Virginia Water lake, past Savill Gardens, through the Dee ...
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'Spectacular in late spring and early summer when the flowers are in bloom.'
'The Way has been divided into 8 sections, each providing a really good day-out. Choose between water meadows or tidal marshes, riverbank picnics or cosy pubs, steep hills with exhilarating views o ...
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'Takes you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs at Inkpen, to follow much of the course of the River Test to Eling where its tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. This is without doubt Hampshire's longest and finest chalk stream, world famous for its superb trout fishing.'
'This circular long distance path has access points that are easily reached by train from London, Reading and adjoining stations. If time is limited it can be walked in sections at weekends and ban ...
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'A long distance walk winding around The Thames Valley and surrounding hills in some of the loveliest countryside near London in South East England.'
Walk originally designed in 2015 to celebrate 800 years since the sealing of Magna Carta and other historic anniversaries: 'The Freedom Trail is a long distance path, designed to link places associated with these and other events in our history, and how they would form a blue-print for the world we know today. I'm not really an historian or a walker, but through a few other projects I have been involved with, I thought this would be something interesting to do'.
Sean Davis
'There is a 10.5 mile circular walk formed by the Jubilee River path, a path through Eton playing fields, the Thames Path up to Taplow and back to the Jubilee River.'
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'This splendid family friendly circuit takes in Windsor Castle, Eton College, Dorney Lake, the Jubilee River and the River Thames.'
ALERT Several walks and starting and end points are possible around and about this interesting area.
'Once you get into Hampshire things become much more interesting as you walk along the delightful and little-known Basingstoke Canal, through a whole series of pretty villages with half-ti ...
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'The route links Windsor and Winchester, via the third castle, Odiham.'
'The walk book (The Three Castles Path by David Bounds for the East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association Group) is excellent with very clear maps and very precise directions, as well as helpful comments on points of interest along the way - the hallmark of the East Berkshire Ramblers series of walk book books.'
'Start - Inkpen Beacon - Burghclere - North Oakley - Deane - Dummer - Brown Candover - New Alresford - Cheriton - Droxford - Hambledon - Denmead - Bedhampton - Emsworth - End.'
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'Walking on footpaths and tracks is the best way to enjoy Hampshire's lovely and diverse countryside. The Victorian nature writer Richard Jefferies pointed out, long before our dependence on the motor car, that "They only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths. By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land". The Wayfarers Walk will take you into the heart of Hampshire - It traverses the eastern and northern parts of the County only, but still provides a fine selection of the coastline, woodlands, gentle rolling hills and rich green valleys for which Hampshire is renowned.'
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
'Our walking maps have been carefully drawn to show road crossing points, underpasses and short-cuts, with routes colour-coded to show the suitability of paths for all users. Maps are available for ...
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'Walking and cycling around the district is fun and easy, with a large number of planned routes to help keep you safe, avoid busy roads, and get you to your destination faster. There's a number of different walking and cycling maps on this page to help you find the best way of getting around town, or to explore the area. They have been individually drawn to show paths and routes which are open for you to use on foot or by bike.'
The West Berkshire Countryside Society 'exists to promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of the West Berkshire Countryside; we also learn, and get to have a lot of fun, w ...
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About a dozen Walk Leaflets, each of which can be downloaded.
'The "First Consolidated Definitive Map and Statement" (DMS) for West Berkshire is a document that provides conclusive evidence that the Public Rights of Way (PROWs) shown upon it existed legally on 01 January 2000 ... Whilst the DMS shows which PROWs have been legally recorded, for a more general view of the routes in your area you may prefer to consult our Online Map (our unofficial working copy of the Definitive Map), our PDF Working Copy of Definitive Statement (our unofficial working copy of the Definitive Statement) or an Ordnance Survey map.'
West Berkshire Council
'Nestling in the heart of beautiful Berkshire downland, West Ilsley is the quintessential English village. Its thriving community, the stunning scenery & rich local history dating back to beyon ...
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'Two circular walks around West Ilsley... 2 or 5 miles.'
Contributed by Fred Carter to the West Ilsley website
'Information boards have been installed to keep visitors informed about the local wildlife along with new signage, fencing and footpath improvements. This will help to protect the many species foun ...
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'Wildmoor Heath is a large 99 hectare lowland heath site that provides a rich habitat for wildlife, including several rare species of birds ... The site is jointly-owned by Bracknell Forest Council and the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust and managed in partnership as a nature reserve.'
Member of the Ramblers - Berkshire Area Grouping
Walking Tours 'The Royal Borough has a rich heritage for you to discover. Our professional and knowledgeable Blue Badge Guides have achieved the highest guiding qualification in the UK. A ...
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'Explore Windsor at your own pace by downloading our Heritage Trail. It takes in the historic parts of Windsor, around the walls of Windsor Castle, down towards and over the River Thames and into Eton. A printed version is also available from the Royal Windsor Information Centre for a small administration fee.'
'Windsor Great Park is 5,000 acres in size, dates primarily to the 13th Century and is managed by the Crown Estate. Throughout the walk you’ll have magnificent views of Windsor Castle as w ...
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'Loop around Windsor Great Park, once part of the royal hunting ground and now providing miles and miles of peaceful walking in amongst the hustle and bustle of East Berkshire.'
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