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Overview

A 'figure of eight' walk from Goring and Streatley station visiting the National Trust areas  of The Holies, Lardon Chase and Lough Down followed by a walk  along the Thames Path to Streatley for lunch. This is a possible drop-out point. Continuing after lunch along the Thames Path to Gatehampton Manor and returning from there to Goring and Streatley Station. There is a steep ascent early on in the walk followed by more gradual ups and downs.

Please note that this walk has been amended to take into account possible high temperatures on the day.

Saturday, 9 September 2023
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

GWR train from Paddington departs 0938, Slough 0953, Maidenhead 1002, arriving Goring and Streatley at 1036.  Alternatively, take the Elizabeth Line departing Paddington at 9.17am, Ealing Broadway 9.26am arriving Reading at 10.12am and change for the 10.24am train to Goring and Streatley at Reading.  A picnic lunch is recommended, but there may be a pub stop for drinks.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60215 80698
Nearest postcode:
RG8 0EL
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Start time:
10:40 am

South side of Goring and Streatley 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