Goring, Chiltern woods, Collins End, Whitchurch, Thames Path

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

Goring, Chiltern woods, Collins End, Whitchurch, Thames Path. Join us for a train-friendly, late-summer amble in Chiltern woods and over undulating farmland to Collins End and Path Hill, returning near the two Whitchurches (Hill and -on-Thames) to end along the Thames Path. 1000 ft of ascent.

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

WALK LEADER: Paul L Phone: 0776 858 5657 (0118 979 0190) STARTING LOCATION Nearest postcode: RG8 0EW Lat/Long: 51.52101,-1.13261 What3words: ///initiated.reshape.hamper

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 60200 80601
Nearest postcode:: RG8 9HF
what3words:: petition.zinc.guess

Start time:: 10:15 am

Goring railway station, Gatehampton Road, Goring. Trains from Reading direct, eg, 09:55, arrives 10:09 (takes 14 min). Or if driving, street park in nearby roads. Bring packed lunch.

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