We are the Hike Oxfordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A pretty walk almost entirely in West Berkshire. We start from the centre of Goring, head across to Streatley, with a fine view over Goring Gap heading upwards into the Holies, then into Lower and Upper Basildon with a section along the Thames. Then we continue on to the hamlet of Westridge Green and Thurle Down, and near the end depending on how we all feel, we can climb up to Lardon Chase to admire some more lovely views. We'll return to Goring soon after. There will be some hills to climb at times throughout the walk, and we'll likely get back by around 6:30pm, so later in the day.
Start point: Wheel Orchard car park, Goring, RG8 9HB. what3words: ///aquatic.marathons.afflicted. Please try to arrive about 10-15 minutes before the start time.
Car Parking: Wheel Orchard £5.00 for 10 hours, Goring and Streatley train station £6.00 all day. Or for free on the street. But please bear in mind that there are double yellow lines throughout the centre of the village. So Cleeve Road the best/nearest but you will have to drive along about 1/3 of a mile (and then walk to the start point) before you reach the end of the double-yellow lines. And please park considerately.
Public Transport: There is a train station, Goring & Streatley. Start point is a short walk away. Services about half-hourly. Trains from Oxford take about 45 minutes, note you will need to change trains at Didcot Parkway (15 mins change time) and cross footbridge at Goring. From Reading it is less than 15 minutes direct. The latest trains that will get you to start point on time are (as of May '24):
From Oxford 0904 arriving at 0948 via Didcot, also 0832 arriving at 0918
From Reading 0923 arriving at 0935.
Dogs: Assistant dogs only please, for this walk.
Please bring a packed lunch and snacks with you, and wear suitable clothing for the weather and footwear. As it will be summertime, please also take plenty of water as well as sun cream (even it is cloudy - it may be possible to get sunburn at this time of year). We'll have a late-ish lunch at Upper Basildon where there will also be pub and toilet stop. There are public toilets at the start point too.
