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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This circular walk will take us around the lake at Virginia Water, which has been a staple part of Windsor Great Park since the 18th century. Starting at Virginia Water station, we’ll be walking along Christchurch Gardens before passing the Virginia Water Lake Pavilion to the namesake lake. At this point, we’ll then do an anti-clockwise loop to pass The Valley Gardens, Portnall Park and the ruins of Lepta Magna before returning to the Pavilion. To get back to the station, we’ll walk back along Christchurch Gardens, where the station will be on our right and is where we’ll be finishing the walk. For those who want a pint at the end of the walk, we’ll be stopping at The Rose & Crown pub, which is roughly a 15-minute walking from the station.

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
24m / 79ft
Type:
circular

Travel Details
TRAINS:
The recommended train to get from Reading is the 09:39 SWR service that arrives in Virginia Water at 10:18.
DRIVING:
Virginia Water station has a good size car park, where parking fees apply.

Dogs

  • Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.

Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 00126 67977
Nearest postcode:
GU25 4AA
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Start time:
10:20 am

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