Autumnal beech woods

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Overview

This walk takes in extensive, beautiful beech woods which will hopefully have some lovely golden leaves left on the trees. Bring a packed lunch. Pub at the end.

Terrain: Gentle hills and beech woods

Travel: Take the 9:38 from Paddington, arrive Pangbourne 10:32. If you miss this one you can try the 9:48 to Reading, arrive 10:11 and change to the official train departing Reading at 10:24. Buy a return to Goring & Strealey (NOT Goring By Sea).

Saturday, 8 November 2025

Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 270m / 886ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks

Features

Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 63283 76653
Nearest postcode:: RG8 7DY
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Start time:: 10:35 am

Pangbourne station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 60215 80698
Nearest postcode:: RG8 9HG
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Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Goring & Streatley station

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