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West Berkshire Group

We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This 4 mile walk starts from the Woolhampton village Hall car park off the A4 . The first 15 minutes are on a lane gently up hill passing Hall Court Farm to Channel Wood. Then on to Kiff Green and across fields to High Wood returning to Douai Abbey then through the Abbey recreation field to the church at Upper Woolhampton, on to Elstree school and Woolhampton park returning to the village hall for our picnics.

 

Saturday, 20 April 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.5km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
35m / 115ft
Type:
circular

Numbers are unrestricted but you do need to have booked for the picnic.

Bring a drink for the walk but the usual 11's are not planned for  this walk as we have the picnic  to look forward to and its a short walk.

The going is mostly good but  there are some wet areas gaiters are recommended

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 57106 66761
Nearest postcode:
RG7 5RG
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Start time:
10:30 am

Woolhampton Village Hall is on the right of the A4 if driving from Thatcham. Its a new looking building set back from the road with its own drive and car park.

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