We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Join us for a leisurely paced 10 mile walk from Benson, alongside the River Thames, over farmland crossing Shillingford Bridge, and with a chance to visit Wittenham Clumps and Dorchester. Weather permitting, we'll have an extended 40 min break in Dorchester, allowing time after lunch to explore the Abbey and historic village, and/or enjoy a drink in one of the village inns. We'll then return to Benson via the village of Warborough - remembering to turn around and enjoy the views of the Clumps behind us. There is a 355ft climb up to the Clumps and the rest of the walk is largely flat.
Meet for a 10:45 start at the layby opposite Benson Waterfront Café. Free parking is available on St Helens Avenue. By public transport, take the X40 bus from Reading at 09:35, arriving at Benson at 10:35.
If anyone would like to, and the weather is good, there is an option to visit the Benson Waterfront Cafe after the walk.
As usual, please bring a packed lunch, snacks, something to drink and sun lotion/sun hat if it's warm, as there's not much shade after lunch. No dogs on this walk please.
Meet in the layby opposite Benson Waterfront Café. Free parking is available on St Helens Avenue.
