We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk explores the attractive countryside around and to the south of Ashford Hill. Our route starts at Ashford Hill Recreation Ground and heads west to Woodhouse Lane. Here we turn south, before crossing the Ashford Hill-Headley road and following Ram Alley past Woodlands House and on along tracks and paths to Watchbury Copse. At this point we turn SE and cross the Ashford Hill-Kingsclere road, before turning NE to Wheathold and then down through Sleepers Copse to the entrance to Ashford Hill National Nature Reserve. From here we cross the water meadows on our way back to the car park.
Conditions underfoot vary considerably during the course of this walk. On the whole the going is pretty good, but please be prepared for some muddy and boggy stretches, especially through the water meadows. Wellingtons might be a sensible option. There are four stiles. Please bring refreshments for a short mid-walk break. There is no limit on numbers, and no need to book.
Please park in the Ashford Hill Recreation Ground car park, which is at the SW corner of Chapel Lane. There are two turns up Chapel Lane from the B3051. Please use the first one if approaching from the junction with the Headley road.
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