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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A short walk from Woolhampton to Aldermaston and Aldermaston Wharf, before returning via the River Kennet path to the Rowbarge pub.

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.

Sunday, 28 December 2025
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
3m / 10ft
Type:
circular

Walk details

After meeting in the Rowbarge car park, we'll head south down Station Road and take the countryside footpath heading to Aldermaston. There we'll have a chance for a lunch break, before continuing up Fisherman's Lane into Aldermaston Wharf. Then we'll follow the picturesque Kennet path back to the Rowbarge, crossing a couple of bridges along the way.

Travel details

By public transport

If travelling from Reading, catch the 10.43 train from Reading, arriving in Midgham at 10.58. The Rowbarge pub is a few minutes walk south down Station Road.

By car

There is very limited parking available at Midgham Station and in Woolhampton. More parking is available at the overflow car park behind the Rowbarge.

Dogs

Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.

Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 57259 66493
Nearest postcode:
RG7 5SH
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Start time:
11:15 am

The Rowbarge Car Park, Woolhampton

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