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South East Berks Group

We are the South East Berks 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
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Overview

I last led this interesting South Reading walk many years ago. The walk has sections of Holy Brook and the Kennet & Avon canal. Much has changed in the last 14 years but I can promise you lots of water, a couple of locks, an island wetland nature reserve, a pumping station which opened in 1878, a zip wire (not compulsory!) and cows. And all of this on a 5 mile walk which starts at Matalan!

The walk is mainly flat, there is a section which has a lot of nettles (shorts wearers beware!)

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at the Matalan car park which has 4 hours free parking. 

Matalan, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading RG2 0SN

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71220 72239
Nearest postcode:
RG2 0HP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Matalan car park (4 hours free parking)

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