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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.

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

We leave from the Red House car park in Marsh Benham.  The walk will have two sections. 

The first part will start on a narrow road to enter the Kennet Canal at Marsh Benham.  We will walk along the canal for about 15 minutes, turn back and regroup at the Red House - this section should take 45 minutes and will be leisurely. Walkers can choose to leave the walk here or continue with the second section.

The second section will be at a brisk pace along a country road leading to fields within the Benham Estate, where we will take a public path for a slightly uphill walk to a small wooded area bordering the A4 and then turn around to return the way we came. 

Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
7:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Those who wish, can take refreshments of drink/food at the Red House.

The walk is limited to 12, so please book at the website link by 6pm, Tuesday, 8 July. 

Walk Leader is Mary Murphy - 07786 548099 (marymurphyd1@gmail.com).

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 42668 67515
Nearest postcode:
RG20 8LY
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Start time:
6:00 pm

We meet in the car park of The Red House public house in Marsh Benham. Please car share where 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