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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.

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

From car park, we head down hill, then up to mast near SH 287 (Spot Height, as shown on map), follow track past Hogs Hole and Highdown to Downs Copse. We then follow the Test Way passing Linkenholt DofE building. 

Climb  up through Combe Wood and on to Saxon Church by Manor Farm then pass Lower Farm and climb up Sandpits Down back up to the car park.

Following a recent recce, walking poles and gaiters are recommended for this walk, as there are 3 ascents and descents.

Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Note no restriction on numbers and no requirement to book on line.

Please bring refreshments for a mid morning break.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38020 61560
Nearest postcode:
RG17 9EH
what3words:
tightrope.destiny.tadpole
Start time:
10:00 am

Please note, the car park is to the east of Walbury Hill and NOT the car park for Combe Gibbet

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