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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

This circular walk explores a beautiful stretch of the Thames Valley on the South Oxfordshire/Berkshire border. Beginning in Pangbourne, we follow the Thames west to the village of Streatley, crossover the bridge into Oxfordshire, and stop for lunch on the river bank, in the picturesque village of Goring. We then head east through the oak woods at the base of the Chilterns, before heading south to finish back in Pangbourne.

Bring a packed lunch and a torch. Optional pub stop at the end.

Terrain: Riverside paths, meadows, 2 small hills and woods

Travel: Take 8:44 from London Paddington, change at Reading (arr. 9:07 dep. 9:18) arrive Pangbourne 9:26. 

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 63283 76653
Nearest postcode:
RG8 7DY
what3words:
hazelnuts.subplot.rush
Start time:
9:30 am

Pangbourne Station - meet outside north entrance

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