Around Finchampstead & California Country Park

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Overview

An undulating walk in the rural countryside of Berkshire, treading narrow paths between fields, some minor road walking, starting from St James Church Finchampstead, passing Fleethill & White Horse Farms crossing the Nine Mile Ride to arrive at California Country Park where we walk around Longmoor Lake, returning on a narrow footpath to carpark &The Queen's Oak pub

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

No Stiles, minor road walking & several road crossings, steepish descent from church

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 79268 63837
Nearest postcode:: RG40 4LU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in the road outside St James' Church, Finchampstead

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