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Berkshire Weekend Walkers Group

We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. 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

Starting from the 12th century parish church of St James, this 3½ mile walk explores the lovely countryside around Finchampstead. Along well defined paths, we head south from the church and then west, passing Fleet Copse and an interesting sign relating to when Henry VII and Prince Arthur were hunting nearby in Finchampstead before meeting Catherine of Aragon.

Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet for a 7pm start by the green outside St James's Church, Finchampstead, near The Queens Oak. Please park considerately around the green.

On returning, there will be the opportunity to visit The Queen's Oak for refreshments, so named following Queen Victoria's visit to Finchampstead to plant an oak tree opposite the pub on the green.

Although this is a short walk, you are still advised to bring water to drink.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 79299 63801
Nearest postcode:
RG40 4LP
what3words:
scope.crusaders.pollution
Start time:
7:00 pm

Please park considerately around the green outside St James's Church, Finchampstead, near The Queens Oak pub.

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