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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

Starting from Silchester Recreation car-park, this is a circular walk loosely following the perimeter of Pamber Forest. We walk through the blooming gorse bushes and off the beaten paths in the forest to maximise the ambience the forest can offer. 

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.3km / 6.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note this walk will be in places muddy and slippery underfoot. Wellingtons or walking poles could be useful. This walk is described as moderate because at the time of walking, there can be some scrambling around puddles/muddy areas. If this walk follows heavy rainfall, routes might need to be tweaked. 

Please bring a snack and a drink for midway break. 

This walk is limited to 15 people. Please book online before 6.00pm on the Friday 20th March

Please contact the walk coordinators on wberksramblersbooking@gmail.com regarding bookings. 

Features

  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 62646 62196
Nearest postcode:
RG7 2PH
what3words:
scramble.toolkit.pavilions
Start time:
10:00 am

There is ample parking at Silcheser Recreation carpark - (this walk has been arranged for a Saturday in which the Silchester market is not held).

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