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Surrey Heath Group

We are the Surrey Heath 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

This walk starts from Crowthorne Railway Station and takes us down to the Horseshoe Lake and alongside the Blackwater River before we ascend up to the Finchampstead Ridges and then back to Crowthorne Station. 

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

No stiles. A couple of busy roads to cross and a couple of short walks on/alongside roads. The walk is leisurely but can be very muddy and wet in places so walking boots are essential. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 82272 63722
Nearest postcode:
RG45 6NZ
what3words:
oldest.cuts.gave
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking is available on the Finchampstead side of the railway station. Parking is paid for by using the APCOA Car Parking app. It is £2.50 on a Sunday. Highly recommend downloading and registering you/your car on the app on your phone before the walk.

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