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West Berkshire Group

We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Leaving Crux Easton we cross open fields and a road before passing the edge of Hook Copse and emerging opposite Lower Woodcott Farm. Proceeding north eastwards we reach and join the Wayfarer's Walk, where (weather always permitting!) we can enjoy views of Beacon Hill and its surroundings.

We take a permitted path diversion to reach Heaven's Gate, the folly with its uninterrupted view down onto Highclere Castle. Retracing our steps we continue on The Wayfarer's Walk to Three Legged Cross. From here we head south on the road towards our start point before approaching the village via field paths.

Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.4km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring refreshments for a mid-walk break.

There is no restriction on numbers but please book onto the walk by 6-00 pm on Monday, 2nd June.

There is limited space for parking so car sharing is encouraged. There is space for a number of cars on the green by the telephone box - otherwise we are encouraged to park, tucked in as far as possible, on the opposite side of the road and above the cottages.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 42659 56385
Nearest postcode:
RG20 9QF
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diplomat.dispenser.selling
Start time:
10:00 am

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