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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

The circular walk will start from the layby opposite the Greenham water tower located next to Pigeon's Farm Road.  The route proceeds in a southerly direction across Bury's Bank Road and through Greenham Common to cross the A339 near the Swan round-about.  The walk continues to Newtown Common turning in a broadly Easterly direction along Jonathan Hill, footpaths and minor roads to Sydmonton Common.  Once in the Common the route turns Northerly eventually crossing the A339 and through Greenham Common to return to the Water tower.

Saturday, 10 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
35m / 115ft
Type:
circular

The walk is unrestricted for the number of walkers, but please book online using the link below before 6.00 pm on Friday, 9th January.  Also please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for this Winter walk.  There will be muddy and slippery parts to the walk. Wellington boots may be usefull.

Please bring food and a drink for a mid morning break.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48702 65387
Nearest postcode:
RG19 8SG
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Start time:
10:00 am

The layby along Pigeon's Farm Road opposite the water tower.

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