Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks West Berkshire for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
Please join us for the Creative Walks, which are running for a limited time only throughout March, and are led by experienced artist Simon Jardine. The Mortimer walk includes short stops to paint, draw or photograph areas of interest. Walks end with a creative class inspired by the walk, along with tea and coffee.
They are open to everyone - experience of photography, painting and drawing is not necessary. Free art equipment is provided. Walks are informal, relaxed and friendly. These walks are suitable for adults, but not families, or children.
Please note: time spent physically walking is approximately 30-45 minutes, however the session itself lasts from 10-1pm to allow time spent for creative activities along the route, and back at the library. You are welcome to leave early.
There are limited space on this walk and booking is required. Please email Gemma.Taylor@westberks.gov.uk to book a space.
The walks are designed to be inclusive for all and the terrain is flat with limited inclines. Footwear such as sturdy boots are recommended due to the rural location of the walk, and it is advised that you bring a waterproof jacket.
Accessibility
The rural areas of this particular walk are not fully wheelchair accessible, however there are routes which can be taken around the village which are so please do come along! There is access from street level to the library, and level access throughout. Please let us know of any access requirements that you may have and we will do our best to support.
Unfortunately public toilets are not available, however there is a pub and a cafe in the village which do have toilet facilities.
Getting here
Walks begin and end at Mortimer Library (What3Words: bulb.voting.loaf; postcode: RG7 3SH).
Mortimer is served by the Lime 2 bus route. The closest stop is Glennap Grange, approximately 8 minutes walk to the library. Alternatively, there is free public parking available on the road near the library.
Address: Mortimer Library 27 Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3SH
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
