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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This circular walk will take us around the 18th century Virginia Water lake.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Saturday, 10 August 2024
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk details

From Virginia Water station, we'll be walking along the B389 Christchurch Gardens before passing the Virginia Water Lake Pavilion to the namesake lake. We'll then do an anti-clockwise loop to pass The Valley Gardens, Portnall Park and the ruins of Lepta Magna before returning to the Pavilion. To get back to the station, we'll walk back along Christchurch Gardens, where the station will be on our right. For those who want to walk a little bit extra, we'll be continuing to The Rose & Crown pub, which is no more than 15 minutes walking from the station.

Travel details

By public transport

The recommended train from Reading is the 10:35 SWR departure, which arrives in Virginia Water at 11:15.

By car

There's a small car park on the western side of the station, which is where we'll be starting.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 00099 67965
Nearest postcode:
GU25 4AA
what3words:
resort.wider.blast
Start time:
11:20 am

Virginia Water station

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