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 January 1st
Collins End 6 miles
Meet at 10.30 opposite or beyond the Old King
Charles Head at Collins End/Goring Heath
RG8 7RL SU664788 highlight.snaps.manage
Walk though Gutteridges Wood, Nuney Green, Path Hill and the Almshouses.
Bring packed lunch.
Hilary Dewey 07747047078
Sat January 4th
Whitchurch Hill 5 miles
Meet at The Sun at Whitchurch Hill at 10.00 am Use Pub car park
RG8 7QP, SU644792, broadcast.skin.finishing
Snack break along the way and refreshments at the end
Vyv and Buddig James 07771877456
*** Robert and Christine Hurn will now lead this walk 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659***
Wed January 8th
Ashenbury Park – 5 miles
Meet 10.30am Ashenbury car park
RG5 4RX, SU772741, yard.cares.shielding
Walk across the Park to the Lodden Nature Reserve – returning across Alder Moor.
Tom Harrison T:988-2515 M:07483-227-836
Sat January 11th
Nuffield and Swyncombe 7 Miles Approx
Meet 10.00 at Nuffield Holy Trinity Church
RG9 5SR, SU667873, clasping.scribble.landings
Parking at church to be arranged. Walk via Ewelme Park, Swyncombe House and maybe a cheese scone or two at the Maker Space cafe. Packed lunch stop on way. There will be hills but nothing extreme, and mud is almost guaranteed depending on the weather.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)
Wed January 15th
Kennet & Avon canal 6 miles
Meet at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre 10:30am
RG19 3RP, SU507671, epic.lined.case
Walk via Kennet & Avon Canal, Crookham and Greenham commons, Greenham Common Control Tower visitors centre and Bull’s Lock path.
Lunch will be at Greenham Common Control Tower where there is a café serving snacks and drinks. Optional extended lunch break to allow time to look round the visitor centre.
Dave Edelman 9876268 or 07821 539265
Sat January 18th
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, SATURDAY 18th January 2025
St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, Reading RG6 1EY
Commencing at 2.30 pm (doors open 2.00pm).
Please note the meeting will take place in the upstairs room.
Wed January 22nd
River Kennet and Sulhamstead Bannister. 6.5 miles
Meet 10:30 Wigmore Lane (not on grass verge)
RG7 5BJ SU633703 makes.smiles.festivity
Walk along waterways and lakes of the lower Kennet Water Park, through farmland and meadows around Sulhamstead
John Cahill, 07842 307742
Tina Gusterson
Sun January 26th
Witheridge Hill – 7 Miles
Meet at 10.00 am car park of The Sun at Witheridge Hill
RG9 5PF, SU696840, leotard.snuggled.ulterior
Snack break along the way. No table booking ( busy Sunday) but likely to have refreshments at pub.
Vyv and Buddig James 07771877456
Wed January 29th
Meet 10:30 at Mattingley church 6 miles
RG27 8LA SU735580 crew.geologist.drifters.
Walk round Dipley, West Green and Blackwood. Mostly flat. Lunch stop on the way
Chris Jones 07754 699 160
Pam Johnson 07985 470 651
Sun February 2nd
Checkendon 7.5 miles.
Meet 10.00 am Checkendon Car Park
RG8 0SS SU664830 starfish.setting.infants.
Walk around Stoke Row, Garsons Farm, Woodcote Farm & Heath End. Picnic lunch near end.
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671
Wed February 5th
Meet 10:30 Frost Folly Car Park 7 miles
RG42 6EN SU873726 grades.bake.socket
Frost Folly car park Wellers Lane, Warfield. Walk along country lanes and bridleways via Warfield, Brock Hill, Chawridge Bank, Tickleback Row. Very flat. Picnic lunch stop
Dave Edelman 9876268 or 07821 539265
Sat February 8th
Snowdrops and Tea, 7 miles. Meet 10:30am at St Botolph’s Church,
Swyncombe
RG9 6EA, SU683903, outings.interviewer.boating
Park on one side of the lane leading to church. Note later than usual start to fit in with teatime after 2:00pm. A hilly walk via Ewelme Park, Ewelme and Swyncombe Downs with own coffee/lunch stop en route. Hopefully snowdrops, tea and homemade cakes at the end and a sale of plants, cakes, jams etc.
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659
Wed February 12th
5 miles
Meet 10.30am at Tylemill Bridge car park – Sulhampstead
RG7 4BS SU627692 broken.magma.showed
Walk to Ufton Green – Padworth – Aldermaston Wharf – Return along Kennet towpath.
Tom Harrison T:988-2515 M:07483-227-836
Sat February 15th
Bury Down Ridgeway 11 miles
Meet 10am Bury Down car park
RG20 7AZ SU479840 bunkers.orbited.admires
Walk along The Ridgeway and across Ilsey Down to Catmore returning over Hodcote Down.
Tom Harrison T:988-2515 M:07483-227-836
Wed February 19th
Ikea , Calcot – 6miles
Meet at 10:00am for an Ikea breakfast in the restaurant , or 10:30am (ish) just outside for start of walk
RG31 7SD , SU649717, dust.ideas.tribal
Vyv and Buddig James 07771877456
Sat February 22nd
Meet at 1030 by Bradfield Southend Primary west of Theale 5-6 miles
RG7 6EY SU598708 reverses.skins.afflicted
There is adequate parking by the roadside. The walk is 5-6 miles, mostly level, via Stanford Dingley. Possibly muddy in parts. Please bring a snack.
Josefina 07378 404716
Wed February 26th
Around Greys Court 5-6 miles
Meet 10.30 am car park at Maltsters Arms
RG9 4QD SU726824 possible.squabbles.gymnasium
or on the roadside near the church.
Walk around Greys Court, Greys Green and Rotherfield Greys. Bring lunch or stop for food and/or drinks at the pub.
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671.
Wed March 5th
Ewelme Swyncombe 6.5 Miles Approx
Meet 10.30 at Ewelme Recreation Ground car park
OX10 6PG SU648911 lifestyle.settle.quicker.
Walk across Swyncombe Downs to Swyncombe House and back. Packed lunch stop on way. Walk will include hills some quite 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)
Sat March 8th
Peppard, 8½ miles. Meet 10:00am Peppard Common.
RG9 5JU, SU709818, shine.verb.crate
Parking near Red Lion PH or around the green on the other side of the B481. Walk via Wyfold Grange, Stoke Row and Great Bottom Wood with lunch stop en route.
Robert and Christine Hurn 950 7696, mobs R 07810 364161, C (on day only) 07587 852659
Wed March 12th
Burghfield Lock and Calcot Mill – 5 Miles
Meet 10:30 am Burghfield Lock
RG30 3JH SU686715 remove.safe.colleague
It is a circular walk just on the fringe of Reading, meandering through meadows bordering Holly Brook and the River Kennet passing Calcot Mill. Fairly flat but could be muddy.
John Cahill 07842 307742
Tina Gusterson
Sun March 16th
10.00am start from Nuffield Church 7.5 miles
RG9 5SR SU667873 sock.stall.precluded
7.5 miles, via Newnhamhill Bottom, Oakingham Bottom, Ipsden Heath and Handsmooth.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)
Wed March 19th
Silchester 5 miles
Meet Silchester village car park
RG7 2ND SU627621 abstracts.broadens.blunt
Walk to the amphitheatre (your chance to audition, so have your Shakespeare quote ready), and walk across the town of Calleva Atrebatvm.
Tom Harrison T:988-2515 M:07483-227-836
Sun March 23rd
Littlewick Green & Ashley Hill 7.5 miles.
Meet 10.00 am Littlewick Green
SL6 3RA SU839800 televise.static.empty.
Park either around the green near the Cricketers pub or at car park opposite side of green. Walk via Ashley Hill, Warren Row, Cockpole Green, Bowsley Hill and Knowl Hill - maybe hilly! Bring lunch and/or Cricketers pub at the end.
Sally Sinclair-Webb 07890 361862 and Martin Eatough 07400 373671.
Wed March 26th
Nuffield 6 Miles Approx
Meet 10.30 at Nuffield Holy Trinity Church
RG9 5SR, SU667873, clasping.scribble.landings
Parking at church to be arranged. Walk via Ewelme Park, Swyncombe House and maybe a cheese scone or two at the Maker Space cafe. Packed lunch stop on way. There will be hills but nothing extreme, and mud is almost guaranteed depending on the weather.
Phil Sweeney 07808 721551 (walk lead by Bontsi the Labrador)