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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

The walk starts at the Bell Street car park. It goes past Whitchurch church and follows the river Test to the Fulling Mill. It then goes past the Silk Mill and Town Mill and follows the river Test to Laverstoke and the location of Laverstoke Mill, now Bombay Sapphire. Finally it returns past Bere Mill where there a lovely views of the river and Bere Mill Butchery where we can stop to buy meat and ice cream if it is open before returning to the car park. Lunch can be had at the Silk Mill. 

Saturday, 8 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
30m / 98ft
Type:
circular

Please car share, the leader has 3 spaces. 

Bring a drink. Max 15 people. Please book online using the website link.

Do not contact the leader about bookings. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46100 48059
Nearest postcode:
RG28 7BU
what3words:
curls.haven.exclaim
Start time:
10:00 am

The car park is reached from a turning off Bell Street.

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