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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

A walk to see the 19 Blue Plaques and 7 pieces of outside art work (8 if you want to count Paddington) around Newbury.

Starting at Fifth Road, onto Valley Road to the top, for our first Blue Plaque. We then go down Andover Road for 2 more Blue Plaques and our first piece of Art. Then into the Town centre area for the rest. Approx 500mts from the end is the City Arts cafe for those who wish to have tea and cake.

This walk is leisurely along pavements.

Saturday, 31 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring drinks for a mid walk break.

The walk is limited to 15 so please book on line at link, by 6pm on Friday, 30 May 2025.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46345 66235
Nearest postcode:
RG14 6DL
what3words:
pillow.steer.meant
Start time:
10:00 am

Park carefully in Fifth Road towards the school (St Barts) end of the road. Parking is free but could be busy, so please car share if possible.

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