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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.

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

Overview

An interesting London walk from London Bridge to Greenwich taking in many points of interest on the way starting from Reading station to catch a train and underground to London Bridge where the walk will start at approximately 11:00.

Thursday, 21 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Although the walk is leisurely it is around 6.5 miles long and couple this with the travel from Reading makes it a full days outing. There are transport links en-route so there are opportunities for shortening the walk if necessary. It uses the Thames Path on the south river bank for a lot of the way and there many points of interest on the way. Once in Greenwich we will be using the foot tunnel to cross the Thames and catch a DLR train and head towards Reading.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 71529 73771
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet at Reading Railway station at 9:15 in order to purchase an off peak travel card either with a rail card or discounted group travel. Please contact MikeR at least 24 hours prior to the walk to book your place on this excursion with contact details and state whether you have a valid Rail Card. Please bring a packed lunch with you. Mobile 07831 298708

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32877 80228
Nearest postcode:
SE1 9SS
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Start time:
9:15 am

The walk starts from outside London Bridge Station.

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