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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

An easy walk starting from the Sheffield Bottom swing bridge along canal then veering off towards Theale and the Englefield Estate, then back to Theale via North Street. Along the canal is all pathways mostly shaded with an odd section that drops close to the can near to a weir. Once leaving the pathways the remainder of the walk is mostly hard surfaced crossing sections of the A4 Bath Road and A340 Pangbourne Road. With grass areas through Englefield there are tea rooms on the Englefield Estate offering refreshments or a toilet stop. 

Bring refreshments for an Eleven's mid morning stop

Saturday, 20 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.6km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

With good parking available numbers are unlimited, but booking online is required and by Friday the 19th of September 6:00 pm

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 64817 70519
Nearest postcode:
RG7 4AP
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

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