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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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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk starts from the point where the B4000 crosses the Ridgeway at the top of Ashbury Hill. We shall follow the Ridgeway in a south-westerly direction for a couple of miles, before turning north down a dry valley into the attractive village of Bishopstone, where we will stop for elevenses in the churchyard. We shall then continue NE to Ashbury via the hamlet of Idstone, before returning to the Ridgeway past Ashbury Church. There are no stiles, and the only significant climb will come at the end when we go back up to the Ridgeway. Given fine weather, there will be impressive views over the surrounding countryside.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
132.3m / 434ft
Type:
circular

Please bring refreshments for the mid-walk break and make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions on the day. Please also don't forget to book online if you want to reserve a place on this walk

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 27329 84327
Nearest postcode:
SN6 8LZ
what3words:
executive.thrillers.starters
Start time:
10:00 am

Please park where the B4000 Lambourn to Ashbury road crosses the Ridgeway. Parking is available on both sides of the 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