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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.

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

Predominantly a downland walk with great views from the start. We initially head west alongside the gallops before turning downhill across farmland into Kingsclere. Leaving Kingsclere we turn south back out onto the downs along good tracks and farm access roads stopping for a coffee along the way. Some short stretches of woodland walking takes us into the village of Hannignton where we stop for lunch by the village green and church. From Hannington we head north before turning west with the views with us again all the way back to start point. 

Thursday, 28 September 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
Type:
circular

The going underfoot is generally good along wide tracks and farm access roads. A couple of the woodland sections could be muddy after rain. There are a few gates and a couple of stiles.

This walk is limited to 16 so please book online using the link

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 51650 56531
Nearest postcode:
RG26 5UD
what3words:
closed.headlight.kinder
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at the White Hill car park at the top of White Hill south of Kingsclere. You can park in a large layby on the main road but, whilst it requires navigating a few potholes, it is probably safer to park in the car park.

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