Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A scenic walk with far-reaching views over the Thames Valley. Two short, steep climbs and a longer one, less steep to the top of the escarpment. The path in the wood may be muddy in places.
The John Barleycorn, along the Thames
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring. (Route 1)
From The John Barleycorn, Goring along the Thames
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.
Pangbourne Circular
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
This is a stile-free circular walk around Pangbourne countryside and along River Thames.
Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock Circular
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
This walk has a long climb to the high point above Sulham Wood with lovely views across the Thames Valley then downhill to the lock followed by level walking along the river.
Goring Stile Free, Chilterns
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A lovely stile-free walk from Goring on the east of the Thames. Walk from the village out into the wooded areas to the east.
Goring and Lardon Chase Circular
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk is stile free. There is a steepening climb to the top of Streatley Hill and a steep descent from Lardon Chase.
Pangbourne to Theale, around Reading
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
A hilly walk from the River Thames through bluebell woods to the hospitable village of Theale in the Kennet
Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Streatley (West Berkshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from North-East to South-West. The fourth stage is a broad track for a considerable distance, mostly with a natural surface and few hedges. Here the sky dominates but it can be particularly exposed in wet, cold or hot weather.
Streatley to Stonor, Thames Valley
Departure from Streatley (West Berkshire)
On this walk, you will be able to visit the Goring Gap, oldest road, charcoal burning, beech woods and bluebells, a Maharajah's well, bangers and mash, red kites and a nature reserve.
The Bell, Aldworth
Departure from Aldworth (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.
Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and across a variety of countryside.
Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and varied countryside.
The Renegade Brewery, Yattendon
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Yattendon area through fields and copse.
The Royal Oak circular, Yattendon
Departure from Yattendon (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
The King Charles' Head, Goring Heath
Departure from Goring Heath (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.
The Boot, Stanford Dingley
Departure from Stanford Dingley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Stanford Dingley surroundings. Walk along River Pang and enjoy woodlands on the way.
The Pot Kiln circular, Frilsham
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Frilsham countryside and through woodlands.
The Queens Head, Bradfield
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Bradfield countryside alongside the River Pang.
The White Hart circular, Hampstead Norreys
Departure from Hampstead Norreys (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Hampstead Norreys countryside and woodlands.
Checkendon, Chilterns
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.
Around Hampstead Norreys
Departure from Hampstead Norreys (West Berkshire)
A varied walk through woods, meadows and fields, taking in the River Pang, with local history from the Bronze Age to World War Two. Two shorter options are described - 6km and 9km.
Tilehurst to Reading Railway Station
Departure from Reading
After crossing the railway and descending the steps to the river bank this is a level walk on a good path along the banks of the River Thames, between trees at first then opening out. Nearer Reading there are benches along the Thames promenade, ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.
The Blade Bone, Chapel Row
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Chapel Row area via Carbins Wood.
Theale to Burghfield Bridge
Departure from Burghfield (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.
The Swan, Compton
Departure from Compton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.
The Six Bells, Beenham
Departure from Beenham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.
Cholsey Circular via Aston
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
A level walk with no stiles to climb on mostly good paths. The route goes past Agatha Christie’s grave and into the twin villages of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe.
Cholsey to Goring Railway Station
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk. Some gentle hills at first with good views across the open countryside. The second half of the walk is along the Thames Path. Some boggy sections to be avoided. There are no stiles but one awkward footbridge to cross.
The Black Horse, Checkendon
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.
King William IV - Route 1
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.
King William IV - Route 2
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.
King William IV - Route 3
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer, around Reading
Departure from Padworth (West Berkshire)
Visit a restored Norman church harbouring the remains of a bloody battle, wander through tranquil woodland and enjoy fine views of both the Kennet and Loddon Valleys.
Aldermaston Wharf to Theale, around Reading
Departure from Padworth (West Berkshire)
Enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The Butt Inn, Aldermaston Wharf
Departure from Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth via an ornamental lake and along the canal towpath.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 2, Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.
The Cottage Inn circular, Upper Bucklebury
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Upper Bucklebury and through woodlands.
The Red Lion - Route 3
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.
The Red Lion - Route 1
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.
The Red Lion - Route 2
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.
The Angel Inn, Woolhampton
Departure from Woolhampton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you along the canal towpath and visits Midgham area.
Woolhampton to Streatley, Thames Valley
Departure from Woolhampton (West Berkshire)
This stage is one of the most strenuous on the route with a particularly steep climb up Streatley Hill towards the end. The view from the top, however, is well worth the effort. The end of the section is quite demanding with a very steep pull up the hill at Streatley.
Along the way, you will be able to enjoy : canal boats, country churchyard, wolves, how Tutts Clump got its name, blue pools and watercress beds, bluebells, lambs, ancient earthworks, rare chalk and downland with impressive views.
Bucklebury Common from Thatcham
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
An easy, pleasant and varied walk, starting from the centre of Thatcham and reaching the open countryside along a green corridor. It continues through Bucklebury Common in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before returning to Thatcham.
Living Landscape Wild Two
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
Walk along the River Enborne, through woodland and pastures. Starting at Thatcham railway station, this 6-mile circular walk takes in part of Greenham and Crookham Commons.
More walks in Basildon
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldermaston
- Aldworth
- Appleford-on-Thames
- Ashampstead
- Ashford Hill with Headley
- Aston Tirrold
- Aston Upthorpe
- Beech Hill
- Beedon
- Beenham
- Benson
- Berrick Salome
- Blewbury
- Bradfield
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Brimpton
- Britwell Salome
- Bucklebury
- Burghfield
- Checkendon
- Chieveley
- Chilton
- Cholsey
- Cold Ash
- Compton
- Crowmarsh
- Didcot
- East Hagbourne
- East Ilsley
- Englefield
- Ewelme
- Frilsham
- Goring Heath
- Goring-on-Thames
- Greenham
- Hampstead Norreys
- Harwell
- Heckfield
- Hermitage
- Highmoor
- Holybrook
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Little Wittenham
- Long Wittenham
- Mapledurham
- Midgham
- Milton
- Mortimer West End
- Moulsford
- Nettlebed
- North Moreton
- Nuffield
- Padworth
- Pangbourne
- Purley on Thames
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Shinfield
- Silchester
- Sonning Common
- South Moreton
- South Oxfordshire
- South Stoke
- Stanford Dingley
- Stoke Row
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Stratfield Saye
- Streatley
- Sulham
- Sulhamstead
- Sutton Courtenay
- Swyncombe
- Thatcham
- Theale
- Tidmarsh
- Tilehurst
- Ufton Nervet
- Upton
- Wallingford
- Warborough
- Wasing
- Watlington
- West Hagbourne
- Western Valley
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Wokefield
- Woodcote
- Woolhampton
- Yattendon