We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Exiting the recreation ground car park at Boxford, the walk briefly follows the Lambourn Valley Way eastwards through Boxford, diverting to take in the 13th Century St. Andrew's Church. Here we will pause and walk through the graveyard and admire the chalk stream (River Lambourn) before turning eastwards to Shepherd's Hill and the Winterbourne Road. With approximately a quarter of a mile of road walking, we will join the tree lined avenue and footpath to Boxford Wood and progress via the lower reaches of Mount Hill towards Bagnor Manor and the River Lambourn.
Crossing, and re-crossing the River Lambourn, we will turn back on ourselves to meet and follow the Lambourn Valley Way. On reaching Boxford we will retrace our steps for a short distance to return to the Recreation Ground car park.
The walk is mainly on farm track and field footpath. There is a section of road walking at Boxford on the Winterbourne road, usually light traffic although there is the occasional fast vehicle warranting care and attention. All surfaces are good for walking.
Please bring refreshments for a mid walk break.
Please book online by 6pm, Friday, 18 July.
NB: This Picnic and walk is open to members of West Berkshire Ramblers only.
Boxford Village Hall and Recreation Centre car park, off the B4000. There are unlimited numbers so please park considerately, car sharing where possible. Picnic materials should be left in cars until after the walk.
