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West Berkshire Group

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

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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

Starting on Newtown Common we will head northwards to cross the A339 and then follow the path past Bunker Farm to reach Greenham Common. We will walk around the bunkers and return to cross the A339 heading to Aldern Bridge and then across the fields to Sydmonton Common. We will then find our way back to, and do a circuit of,  Newtown Common before returning to the car park.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
167.6m / 550ft
Type:
circular

Car parking is at the top of Jonathan Hill, Newtown. This is quite a small car park so please car share if you can.

Bring refreshments for a mid-walk break. 

To join this walk please book online by 6pm on 26th January.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47715 63308
Nearest postcode:
RG20 9AT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park off Jonathan Hill on Newtown Common

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