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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A nice walk down the alternative Thames Path from Reading to Goring with a 7 mile option to Pangbourne.

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.

Friday, 29 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

The walk starts at Reading Station north entrance and proceeds via Caversham to Mapledurham. It then continues onto Whitchurch-on-Thames and a stop at the Greyhound for a drink. There is an option here to head to Pangbourne station for a shorter walk. We’ll then continue on the actual Thames Path into Goring.

Travel details

By public transport

Starts from Reading Station, which has train and bus connections from many directions.

By car

Various car parks available in Reading Town Centre, where charges will apply. As the walk is linear, you'll need to take a train back at the end of the walk.

Alternatively, park at the end of the walk in Goring (or Pangbourne if doing the shorter option) and take a train to Reading for the start.

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 71596 73909
Nearest postcode:
RG1 8AL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Reading Station North Entrance

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 60271 80603
Nearest postcode:
RG8 0EP
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Goring and Streatley 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 quarterly 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