Hawley Lake, Minley Woods and Yateley Common (BOOKING REQUIRED)

Walk details

We'll head south from Blackwater station through Hawley Common and past Hawley Lake. We'll then continue west to Minley Woods, hopefully finding a good spot to stop for lunch. After lunch we'll head north through the woods until we reach the Ely pub, where we will be able to use the toilets, and buy a drink if you like [https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/hampshire/ely]. Finally we'll head east through Yateley Common and back to Blackwater station, completing the loop.

Please note, this walk goes through the MOD Aldershot Training Area. Please familiarise yourself with the guidance on this [https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/walking-military-land]: do not touch anything suspicious, and dogs must be kept under close control at all times.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading, catch the 10:24 train arriving into Blackwater at 10:45. Please note, if the train is delayed, the start of the walk will be too.

By car

Parking is available at Blackwater station: charges may apply.

Notes

• Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
• Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

• This walk is limited to 15 walkers including the walk leader
• Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
• Book a place on this walk via Meetup (see Website link).
• Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/