Holies & Lough Down

Pang Valley Group

Pang Valley Ramblers is a friendly group, open to all in our local community; we walk in countryside around Reading in Berkshire, much of it within an AONB.

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Overview

Park at NT car park on B4009 west of Streatley. Nearest Post Code RG8 9QX. The walk goes south through woods towards Stitchen's Green and returns to the car park via the Holies with some steepish descent and ascent for an overall distance of around 3 miles. The keen can continue from the car park along Lardon Chase and Lough Down returning across the Goring and Streatley Golf Course for a total of 5 miles. Good views across the Goring Gap. Lunch may be had at the Bull in Streatley at the crossroads with the B4009 or possibly at the Golf Club (to be confirmed).

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://pvramblers.org.uk/map-start-of-walk/?ID=3138

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 58300 80601
Nearest postcode:: RG8 9RB
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Start time:: 10:30 am

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