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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.

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

The walk starts from Ball Pit Lane and heads up to the Ridgeway before dropping down to West Ilsley from where we make our way to Farnborough, passing the Old Rectory where John Betjaman lived. There should be some spectacular views along the way (weather permitting) and we should also have time to look at Church with it's John Piper stained glass window. We then make our way along Furze Lane, Old Street and Yew Tree Hill back to Ball Pit Lane, where there is one stile. 

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:
259.1m / 850ft
Type:
circular

The walk is limited to 20 walkers. Please book online using the website link.

Please bring food and drink for the day.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48978 81169
Nearest postcode:
RG20 7LX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Please park considerately in Ball Pit Lane.

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