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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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Overview

Yes the time is correct, this is a dawn walk led by Dawn. We will start at Bury Down and head along the Ridgeway and then down to Chilton. We then use tracks to Blewbury Down and the disused railway. From here, we head back uphill to cross the Ridgeway and down into East Ilsley. Following the bridle path, we go to Windmill Down, then into West Ilsley via Hodcott stables. Back up to The Ridgeway along Hodcott Down and back to the cars.

As this walk starts before the predicted sunrise we should get some stunning views of it from the Ridgeway.

Thursday, 9 October 2025
Start time:
7:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
219.8m / 721ft
Type:
circular

Please be aware that as this walk starts before dawn, you may want to bring a head or hand torch and it may be quite cold to start the walk, so dress appropriately.

Please bring food for breakfast and a break.

The walk will be limited to 20 walkers so please book on line.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47883 84070
Nearest postcode:
RG20 7AZ
what3words:
daredevil.remover.mavericks
Start time:
7:00 am

Car park at Bury Down off Bury Lane on the road to West Ilsley from the A34

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