Walking along both sides of the Pang Valley starting from Bucklebury Common

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

Walking along both sides of the Pang Valley starting from Bucklebury Common. From the car park we descend into the delightful village of Stanford Dingley where we cross the river Pang. We then climb up onto the other side of the valley towards Frilsham. We cross the river again and walk to Grimsbury Castle (Earthworks as opposed to a proper castle!). After lunch, we walk southwards towards Cold Ash and then into Bucklebury Common and return to the cars. Total ascent 930 feet

Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

See local website for satnav and contact details.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 55600 69101
Nearest postcode:: RG7 6RP
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Bucklebury Common Car park - the one on the RIGHT as you travel from The Bladebone pub. Bring packed lunch.

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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

Join now for just £3.42 per month