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Shiplake and Harpsden: a walk around the block

Sunday, 3 July 2022

Start time: 10:35

Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km

Group Berkshire Walkers

A 6-mile circular stroll around Thames Valley countryside.

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

Starting point

Shiplake station

Grid reference: SU776797
Nearest postcode: RG9 3LF
Start time: 10:35

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

Walk details

Expect a mix of fields, woodland and riverside, linked by short stretches along country roads and through a golf course. We'll visit the villages of Shiplake, Lower Shiplake and Harpsden, with a chance to spot some unique barns clad in old wallpaper printing blocks.

Travel details

By public transport

Train: 10.15am from Twyford (9.54am from Reading, or 10am from Maidenhead, then change at Twyford) Bus: 800: 10am from Reading, or 10.15am from Henley (get off at Station Road, then it's a 7-minute walk)

By car

Shiplake station has limited car parking for train users and there's limited street parking nearby, so please check your options to park considerately on a local road and allow time if needed to walk to the start point.

Notes

  • If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
  • 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

  • This walk is limited to 22 walkers including the walk leader
  • 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 the form on our website. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
  • If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

Walk Id: 4179803
Local walk grade: Leisurely/Moderate
Pace: Medium
Ascent: 77 m / 253 feet
Suitability: No car needed

(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.

Give us a try!

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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