Mid Berks group logo

Mid Berks Group

We are the Mid Berks Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

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
1 of 0

Overview

A walk taking in much of the Basildon Park estate but also some paths outside the estate, all overlooking the Thames Valley. Slightly shorter than our usual Thursday walks but can be extended by including more paths around the estate.

Thursday, 19 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Likely to need National Trust membership card or pay for entry to Basildon Park. Note: Walk leader has a couple of National Trust free family day passes from recent national newspapers. Please get in touch if you are not an NT member and would like to use one of these. Opportunity for cafe, toilets and house visit at Basildon Park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60987 78465
Nearest postcode:
RG8 9NU
what3words:
astounded.boring.perkily
Start time:
10:30 am

Car park at Basildon Park (National Trust)

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