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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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  • 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

A gentle morning walk along the rivers and lakes between Winnersh Triangle and Twyford, with a stop at The Coffee House for a drink or second breakfast!

This walk requires advance booking via Meetup (see Website link). Please do not turn up without booking. If you are unable to use Meetup but would like to attend, please either ask someone else to register you as their guest, or email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk with your request.

Pace: gentle.

Saturday, 3 June 2023
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
11m / 36ft
Type:
linear

Walk details

Please note this walk starts at Winnersh Triangle station, and ends at Twyford station.

Menu for The Coffee House is available here: https://www.dintoncafes.com/the-coffee-house

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading station, take the 09:09 train arriving in Winnersh Triangle at 09:16. Return trains from Twyford run every 15 minutes at :03, :07, :33 and :37 past the hour.

Note: the cheapest way to do this journey from Reading costs £4: get the 4 bus to Winnersh Triangle arriving in Cavendish Gardens at 09:08, and take the 850 bus back, making use of the £2 single bus fare cap in place until 30th June.

By car

This walk is best done via public transport from Reading. If you live outside of Reading, you could drive to and park at Reading, Twyford or Winnersh Triangle station, and use public transport to get to the start of the walk / back to your car at the end of the walk.

Reading->Winnersh Triangle: Trains run twice an hour at :09 and :39 taking 7 minutes. Twyford->Reading: Trains run four times an hour at :03, :07, :33 and :37 taking 7 minutes.

Notes

  • Please bring a drink and a snack.
  • Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • 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 12 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).
  • If you are unable to use Meetup but would like to attend, please either ask someone else to register you as their guest, or email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk with your request.
  • Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77141 71438
Nearest postcode:
RG41 5TS
what3words:
lace.delay.chats
Start time:
9:20 am

Winnersh Triangle Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 79016 75799
Nearest postcode:
RG10 9NA
what3words:
gurgling.blues.neat
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm

Twyford station

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