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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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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

From the recreation ground we start in a westerly direction. We immediately cross the Rood Hill Road and join the Lambourne Valley Way. After about half a mile gentle climb we reach the top of Easton Hill where we turn right down the Easton Hill Road. At the bottom of the hill, we cross the Rood Hill Road again and join a footpath which follows the River Lambourne round Boxford as far as Shepherd’s Hill Road. We walk down this road, for about 500yards where we pause to admire the 13th century St Andrew’s church. We then continue through Boxford to re-join the Lambourn Valley and back to the starting point.

Saturday, 19 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.3km / 3.3mi
Ascent:
57.3m / 188ft
Type:
circular

Some parts of the walk are along minor roads where traffic is light, but care is needed to watch for the occasional fast vehicle. A small part of the walk is through long grass and nettles, shorts walkers take note!

The walk, grade is moderate/leisurely.

Please bring refreshments for a mid walk break.

Please book online by 6pm, Friday, 18 July.

NB: This Picnic and walks are open to members of West Berkshire Ramblers only.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 42257 71771
Nearest postcode:
RG20 8DJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Boxford Village Hall is located in the recreation ground on Rood Hill, approximately 600m after the turning to Boxford Village. Do not turn into the village. Please park considerately, car sharing 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