Three Castles Path

Unwaymarked Route: Southern England

Windsor to Winchester
96 km/60 miles

A route through the rich countryside of Berkshire and Hampshire, based on the 13th century journeys of King John at the time of Magna Carta and pioneered by Berkshire Ramblers. Mainly easy-going but some hilly stages.

Connects with

• Blackwater Valley Footpath
• Clarendon Way
• King's Way
• Ox Drove Way
• Pilgrim's Trail
• Ramblers Route (Bracknell Forest)
• St Swithun's Way (see North Downs Way)
• South Downs Way
• Thames Path (E2)
• Wayfarer's Walk

Highway Authorities

• Bracknell Forest
• Hampshire
• Windsor and Maidenhead
• Wokingham

Tourist Information Centres

• Basingstoke 01256 817618
• Bracknell 01344 868196
• Winchester 01962 840500
• Windsor 01753 743900

Accommodation

Please visit the Ramblers Directory for details of B&B accommodation in this area.

Maps

• Landranger maps 175, 176, 185, 186
• Explorer maps 132, 144, 159, 160

The route is shown on recent editions of these maps.

Publications

• Three Castles Path by East Berks RA, ISBN 1 874258 08 2. Order here!
  Excellent guidebook with clear maps, information on places to visit along the route, transport details and a number of circular options.
• Three Castles Path Accommodation Guide. Free -- Order here!