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The Ramsbury Ramble

Sunday, 30 January 2022

Start time: 11:00

Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km

Group Berkshire Walkers

This is a perfect opportunity for folk working from home to give our cars a good run out as well as tackling an area not frequented that often by the group

This walk requires advance booking. Please see our group website for more details, and do not turn up without booking.

Starting point

At The Square, near to The Bell public house

Grid reference: SU275715
Nearest postcode: SN8 2PE
Start time: 11:00

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

This hike sets off from the idyllic Wiltshire village of Ramsbury and absorbs some lovely rural countryside that envelops it. We head off from The Bell pub having parked up considerately in the village – we do not have permission to park in the pub – heading in a westerly direction passing Ramsbury Manor House, a 17th century grade 1 listed building. We tackle a gradual incline and then traverse over a number of byways and footpaths for the reminder of the walk, pausing for our lunch stop at a suitable spot. Although we pass Ramsbury Brewery and Distillery on route it sadly is not open on Sundays. However, for those that wish we should have the option of sampling one of their ales at the optional pub at end of the walk, other drinks available.

The terrain on much of the walk is a mixture of tarmac to begin with and then a combination of soft grass fields and well made tracks. Potentially could be muddy, especially if there has been plenty of precipitation leading up to walk but I'm hoping it should not be *too* bad as we do not really go through any woodland.

Travel details

Public transport: Not available

By car: Free parking available in village. The walk leader can give up to three people a lift from Reading if required. Please be prepared to wear a facemask.

Notes

  • If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
  • Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or 'thanks’!
  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

  • Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
  • Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
  • If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Postponed as the walk leader is self-isolating. New date to be announced in due course.

Walk Id: 4150582

(BK50) Berkshire Walkers Group

The Berkshire Walkers is a Ramblers 'Young Persons' Group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. We have a healthy membership mainly in Berkshire with walks often attracting over 20 people.

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This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.

You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.

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