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East Berkshire Group

We are the East 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

The walk starts across open fields to the village of Winchmore Hill.  We then follow wide paths in Penn Wood before passing through the grounds of Penn House on the way back to the start via Common Wood.  400 feet of ascent with several short, moderate climbs.  No stiles. 

Start: On the Common opposite the Red Lion pub in Elm Road, Penn.  Park around the Common and Pond or in School Road.  Lunch has been arranged at the Red Lion for those interested - please arrive in good time to make your menu choices before we set off. 

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 90732 93797
Nearest postcode:
HP10 8LF
what3words:
learn.lengthen.prowling
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the Common opposite the Red Lion pub in Elm Road, Penn.  Park around the Common and Pond or in School Road.

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