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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This 10 mile circular walk from Ardington takes us up to the Ridgeway then back to Ardington passing through East and West Ginge.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Sunday, 25 June 2023
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
230m / 755ft
Type:
circular

Walk details

We start our walk in Ardington passing through Lockinge heading up to the join the Ridgeway. Continuing briefly west along the Ridgeway we then make our way south between Farnborough and West Ilsley before re-joining the Ridgeway to the east. We then begin our route back to Ardington through the village of East Ginge.

Travel details

By public transport

Take the train to Didcot Parkway then catch the X32 bus towards Wantage – the 10:20 bus will get you to Ardington for 10:55. It is then a short walk to the start point. From Reading, the 09:48 or 09:52 trains to Didcot should get you there in time for the bus.

Buses back to Didcot Parkway leave Ardingtion at 11 minutes past the hour – we will aim for the 17:11, getting to the station for 17:46.

By car

On-street parking is available on Church Street. There is also a car park a bit further down the road at Home Farm (OX12 8PN) that was free last time used in Feb 2023.

Notes

  • 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.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 43257 88463
Nearest postcode:
OX12 8PS
what3words:
kicks.covenants.farmland
Start time:
11:10 am

Outside The Grocer Chef

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 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