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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This 6.5 mile circular walk from Sandhurst will take us past several lakes in Yateley and Finchampstead Ridges.

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.

Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Start time:
11:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk details

We will head through Sandhurst towards St Michael’s Church and will follow a country lane down to Horseshoe Lake.

We then head through fields, before taking a path with an ascent towards Finchampstead Ridges.

Once we reach Finchampstead Ridges there is a nice view where we will stop for lunch.

We then head towards Moor Green Lakes and will follow the Blackwater River back to Horseshoe Lake.

We will then head towards and walk round Swan Lake before heading back to Sandhurst Station.

If anyone wants to go for a drink at the end we can go to The Rose and Crown.

Travel details

By public transport

If travelling from Reading, please get the 11.24 train which will arrive at Sandhurst at 11.43.

By car

Please be aware there is not a car park at Sandhurst Station. You will have to park in a road nearby or you can park at Sandhurst Memorial Park.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 83399 61519
Nearest postcode:
GU47 9DX
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Start time:
11:50 am

Meet at the bottom of the ramp of Platform 1 at Sandhurst 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