Goring to Cholsey via the Ridgeway (BOOKING REQUIRED)

Walk details

Leaving from Goring railway station, we will go through the quaint village, over the River Thames and the Goring Gap, and then into Streatley. From here, we will start the ascent up to the top of the Ridgeway – a route that has provided passage for people for over 5,000 years, away from the boggy lowlands. On the Ridgeway you’ll experience wide, open views of rolling chalk downland and maybe even some archaeological monuments.

We will stop along the Ridgeway for lunch, taking in the surroundings, before continuing northwest on the Ridgeway, which will take us past Langdon Hill and Chalk Hill Bottom. We will then cross to the village of Aston Tirrold, where we will skirt the edge of the village, and continue our trek to Cholsey.

Travel details

By public transport

Please travel on the 10:26 train from Reading, or the 10:12 from Didcot, if travelling by train. If coming from Reading, buy a return to Cholsey, as that will cover you for getting off at Goring, and getting the return from Cholsey.

By car

Parking is available at Goring and Streatley station (charges apply). Please note as this is a linear walk, you will need to take a train back to your car from Cholsey at the end.

Alternatively, parking is available at Cholsey station (charges also apply) and you can take a train to the start of the walk.

Notes

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

Booking details

• This walk is limited to 15 walkers including the walk leaders
• Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
• Book a place on this walk via Meetup (see Website link).
• Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/