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East Berkshire Group

We are the East Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This walk is based upon the walk "Spencers Wood and Priory Farm" from the Rambling for Pleasure around Reading book. This published walk has been slightly changed with a new start point in Swallowfield and an extra loop towards Grazeley in the middle in order to provide a longer walk

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.5km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
30m / 98ft
Type:
circular

The start is located at Swallowfield Village Hall.

To find come south on A33 from junction 11 of M4; at traffic lights turn left to Three Mile Cross; follow main road through village and into Spencers Wood; continue on this road to Swallowfield and pass Mill House restaurant on right hand side; shortly after take the left turn (Swallowfield Street) and follow this road to village hall

Assistance dogs only, please

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72676 65013
Nearest postcode:
RG7 1QW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Please meet in front of Swallowfield Village Hall There is some parking at the village hall but this is technically for users of the hall so may be busy. Alternatively park on the roadside before the village hall alongside the recreation ground (be aware that temporary traffic lights may be in place which will limit this option) So further street parking is available just beyond the village hall by turning right at mini roundabout passing The Crown pub

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