The location of walk start points are given as Postcode, Grid Reference and What3Words.
To use the postcode with a satnav app:
Click on the postcode. Google maps opens directly. The link to Google maps now provides the exact location of the start of the walk.
If you enter the postcode manually into a satnav app, please be aware that postcodes cover a significant area especially outside of built up areas and will not necessarily lead exactly to the walk start point.
To use the grid reference with a satnav app:
Click on the grid reference for the walk. Streetmap opens showing the start point.
At the bottom of the map, find the text “Click here to convert coordinates”
Click on the word “here”. A list of alternatives is displayed
Copy the numbers from the line “Lat,Long (WGS84)”
Paste the text into Google maps
To use the what3words codes with a satnav app:
Click on the what3words for the walk. What 3Words webpage opens.
Select “Navigate”
Select your preferred satnav app
Wed October 1st
Easthampstead 5½ miles approx.
Meet 10:30 am at Great Hollands Recreation Ground car park
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Walk through Crowthorne Wood, and Caesars Camp Fort. Packed lunch stop on way. Walk will include no significant hills, and would it surprise you the possibility of some mud depending on the weather.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)
Sat October 4th
Cowleaze Wood and Wormsley Valley 8 miles
Meet 10.00 am car park entrance to Cowleaze Wood, Christmas Common Road
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Walk through Cowleaze Wood to Northend, Christmas Common and back to Cowleaze Wood. Bring lunch.
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671
Wed October 8th
Clayfield Copse 5½ miles approx.
Meet 10:30 am at Clayfield Copse car park
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Walk through Blackhouse Wood, Clayfield Copse, Crowsley Park, Binfield Heath, Dunsden Green. Packed lunch stop on way, possible stop at Loddon Valley brewery if it’s open (beer coffee cakes burgers may be available).
Ann Marie Melville 07939078310
Sat October 11th
Wokefield to Calleva via St James Way returning via Mortimer West End.
Meet 10.00 at Wokefield Common Car Park south of Burghfield Common.
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No 2 bus stops at Tesco – 5 mins walk way. Details on request.
Approx 8 miles. Bring packed lunch.
Hilary Dewey 07747047078
Wed October 15th
Mapledurham Circular Walk: 5 miles
Meet 10.30 Mapledurham playing fields
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Bring a packed lunch
Walking through and alongside quiet woodland. Packed lunch at St Margaret’s Church in the village of Mapledurham.
Tina Gusterson 07473822206
Wed October 22nd
Meet Wickham church (Elephant Chapel) 6 Miles
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Walk to Stibbs Wood, Radley Farm, Clapton, Wormstall. Six miles.
Bring packed lunch.
Christabel 0118 9264134 or (on day only) 07514 354500.
Sat October 25th – Sulham Woods – 5-6 miles
Meet at 10:00 am at The Barn Community Centre/ Purley Sports and Social Club
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The walk takes in Westbury Farm Cottage and then on to Sulham woods.
Bring lunch
John Cahill 07842 307741
Wed October 29th
Windsor Great Park – 5 miles
Meet 10.30am at Virginia Water car park
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Car park is rather expensive so suggest park in lay-by on A30
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whence quarter mile to start.
Tom Harrison – 07483-227-836
Sun November 2nd
3 Gates and a Toastie, 6 miles.
Meet 10:00am Nettlebed Kiln,
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Walk via Park Corner, Park Wood, Hayden Lane and Howberrywood visiting 3 Club Gates finishing with a toastie (optional) at The Cheese Shed. Caution: There may be a very long wait for toasties!
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659
Wed November 5th
Streatley and Ridgeway 5.5 miles
Meet 10:30 Warren Farm, Rectory Road, Streatley,
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Walk via the Ridgeway path to Aldworth church . Return via Kiddington Cottage. Bring lunch
Chris Jones 07754 699 160 Pam Johnson 07985 470 651
Sun November 9th
Meet 10:00am large car park road end, East Burnham Common
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Stoke Common, Fulmer, Hedgerley and return through Burnham Beeches. Bring lunch
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671
Wed November 12th
Meet 10:30 Waltham St Lawrence Church /The Bell Public house.
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Just over 5 miles down to hungerford lane through West End then towards shottesbrooke park and home…
Terry Brown 07956 511252
Sat November 15th
Woolhampton Aldermaston, 6½ miles approx.
Meet 10.00 at The Rowbarge, Woolhampton
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Walk via Aldermaston, Padworth Mill, and Aldermaston Wharf. Walk will include not a single hill, a couple of stiles, and would it surprise you the possibility of some mud depending on the weather. Some paths prone to flooding, so route may change on the day.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)
Wed November 19th
Eversley – Heath Warren 5.5 miles
Meet 10:30 at Eversley St. Mary’s church,
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Walk through Warren Heath, Heath Warren and Bramshill plantation.
Dave Edelman 07821 539265 or 9876268
Sat November 22nd
Peppard Common, 7 miles. Meet 10:00am Peppard Common,
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parking near Red Lion PH or around the green on the other side of the B481. Walk via Kent’s Hill, Highlands Farm, Henley and Greys Court.
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659.
Wed November 26th
Russells Water 5½ miles approx.
Meet 10:30 am at Russells Water Common
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To Maidensgrove and Russells Water via Pishill, Hollandridge Farm, and Pishill Bottom. Packed lunch stop on way. Walk will include plenty of hills, some steep, and would it surprise you the possibility of some mud depending on the weather.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)
Sun November 30th
Ridgeway 10 miles
Meet 10am at Blewbury car park
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Returning for tea and cake at the Garden Centre
Tom Harrison 07483-227-836
Wed December 3rd
Christmas Lunch
Wed December 10th
Roman Walls, 6 miles. Meet 10:30am Silchester Roman Town North Wall car park,
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Walk via West End Green and Roman Walls.
Bob writes “I have just discovered parking charges now apply at the North Wall car park – £2.00 (plus 30p admin charge) for up to 4 hours. Payment is by Ring Go app only, no alternative method. I have successfully used this app and suggest downloading it at home before setting out.”
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659.
Sun December 14th
West Wycombe 7 miles
Meet 10.00 am West Wycombe Garden Centre car park (charges apply)
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7 miles via Bradenham Manor and Saunderton, some hilly bits. Bring lunch possible refreshments at garden centre.
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671.
Wed December 17th
Wokefield Common 5 mile
Meet 10.30am Mortimer Village car park
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Start with warm mulled wine and mince pies to alert the Christmas spirit.
Tom Harrison 07483-227-836
Sun December 28th
Post Pudding Perambulation, 6-7 miles.
Meet 10:00am Peppard Common,
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Parking near Red Lion PH or around the green on the other side of the B481. A wander around the area to walk off the effects of Christmas pudding.
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659.