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A ramble through woodland, farmland and villages in the Chilterns

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Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

A ramble through woodland, farmland and villages in the Chilterns, and a visit to Swyncombe to see the snowdrops.
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html
LVR advise walkers to use the following details. START: RG9 5AX (51.57561,-0.98858) ///faster.youths.soup, MEET: RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams , CONTACT Leader: Susan R Phone: 0796 670 2349

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 80722 69777
Nearest postcode:
RG40 5QQ
what3words:
necks.judge.dreams
Meeting time:
9:10 am

Cantley Park CP, Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70187 86790
Nearest postcode:
RG9 5AX
what3words:
faster.youths.soup
Start time:
10:00 am

Nettlebed, starting by the bus stop. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start.

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE