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Overview

this is a walk that starts from Reading station to catch the 9:55 train to Cholsey. The walk will start from Cholsey station and will head towards Aston Tyrrold following in the footsteps of John Masefield when he lived for a while in the area. After reaching Aston Tyrrold, the walk heads back to Cholsey visiting the grave of Agatha Christie on the return and also optionally visiting a local cafe in Cholsey before returning to Reading 

Thursday, 16 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 71524 73758
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
what3words:
then.casual.truck
Meeting time:
9:40 am

Meet at Reading station at 09:40 to purchase a return off peak ticket to Cholsey. Group discount can be arranged for those without a railcard. We aim to catch the 09:55 train to Cholsey

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 58462 86044
Nearest postcode:
OX10 9LN
what3words:
foam.batches.worlds
Start time:
10:25 am

The walk will start shortly after alighting from the train at Cholsey

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