Theale to Mortimer on St James Way

Pang Valley Group

Pang Valley Ramblers is a friendly group, open to all in our local community; we walk in countryside around Reading in Berkshire, much of it within an AONB.

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Overview

Continuing along the St James' Way (68.5 mile long Camino Ingles walk from Reading to Southampton). Meet on road bridge above Theale station (train from Reading or No 1 bus and short walk to station). The undulating walk will follow footpaths and quiet lanes to Burghfield Common and onto Mortimer. Option for late lunch at Horse and Groom Mortimer. Return by bus 2/2a to central Reading via Burghfield Rd.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://pvramblers.org.uk/map-start-of-walk/?ID=3132

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 64300 70801
Nearest postcode:: RG7 4AS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 65500 64501
Nearest postcode:: RG7 3RD
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

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