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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A linear walk from Blackwater through Hawley Woods, Blackbushe Airfield and Castle Bottom.

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, 27 April 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

The walk starts at Blackwater station before heading into Hawley Woods and down to Hawley lake. We then swing through another section of Hawley Woods before coming to a pub stop at the Crown and Cushion Minley.

After refreshments we will head out through the grounds of Minley Manor and then over to Blackbushe Airfield and onto the old runways.

We leave Blackbushe via Castle Bottom where we may see free roaming Exmoor Ponies. After leaving Castle Bottom we will head out through Yateley back to finish at Sandhurst.

Travel details

By public transport

If traveling from Reading take the 9.54am train to Gatwick Airport getting off at Blackwater station. After the walk there are trains once an hour from Sandhurst to Reading and also back to the start at Blackwater.

By car

Car Parking is available at Blackwater station. As a linear walk, you will need to take a train back at the end.

Please note there is no parking immediately at the walk finish at Sandhurst Station, although you may be able to park elsewhere in Sandhurst if you prefer, and then take a train to the start.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 85349 59850
Nearest postcode:
GU17 9AD
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Start time:
10:15 am

Blackwater Station Car Park.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 83399 61519
Nearest postcode:
GU47 9DT
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Sandhurst Station

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 quarterly 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