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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 in Martingale Chase and goes to the Kennet and Avon canal. Then across Victoria park passing a statue of Queen Victoria and on to Shaw and Shaw House. It then goes past Shaw Cemetery to Kiln Road and follows the River Lambourn to the A4 and along to Hambridge Road. It then follows the Kennet and Avon Canal. If there is interest in stopping for lunch at the Tea Shop by the Canal the walk will finish there otherwise it will return to Martingale Chase. 

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
11m / 36ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a drink.

Max 15 people. Please book online using the website link.

Do not contact the leader about bookings.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48045 67642
Nearest postcode:
RG14 2EN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park considerately in Martingale Chase.

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