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.
The White Hart circular, Hampstead Norreys
Departure from Hampstead Norreys (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Hampstead Norreys countryside and woodlands.
Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys via the Eling Way
Departure from Hermitage (West Berkshire)
A circular path from Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys along paths through the Eling estate, returning along the Eling Way which follows the route of the former railway.
The Fox circular, Hermitage
Departure from Hermitage (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you into Fence Wood and goes past Grimsbury Castle.
The Royal Oak circular, Yattendon
Departure from Yattendon (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.
The Swan, Compton
Departure from Compton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.
The Renegade Brewery, Yattendon
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Yattendon area through fields and copse.
The Pot Kiln circular, Frilsham
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Frilsham countryside and through woodlands.
The Red Lion circular, Chieveley
Departure from Chieveley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Chieveley countryside.
The Bell, Aldworth
Departure from Aldworth (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.
The Crown and Horns circular, East Ilsley
Departure from East Ilsley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit East Ilsley countryside.
The Spotted Dog circular, Cold Ash
Departure from Cold Ash (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Cold Ash countryside through woodland.
The Fox circular, Peasemore
Departure from Peasemore (West Berkshire)
A circular walk that brings you around Peasemore countryside via Leckhampstead village.
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.
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.
St Margaret's Church circular, Catmore
Departure from Catmore (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore Catmore countryside.
The Cottage Inn circular, Upper Bucklebury
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Upper Bucklebury and through woodlands.
The Harrow circular, West Ilsley
Departure from West Ilsley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore West Ilsley countryside.
The Blade Bone, Chapel Row
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Chapel Row area via Carbins Wood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Castle circular, Donington
Departure from Shaw cum Donnington (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Donnington countryside walking nearby Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common Country Park.
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.
Living Landscape Wild One
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
Enjoy varied wetland wildlife, ancient woods and rare heathland. Starting in Thatcham, this 6-mile circular walk takes in Bowdown Woods nature reserve.
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.
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.
The Queens Head, Bradfield
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Bradfield countryside alongside the River Pang.
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 Six Bells, Beenham
Departure from Beenham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.
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.
The Lap of Thatcham
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
A circular walk around Thatcham, which is never far from the town yet is mostly rural in character - including woodland, fields and the Kennet and Avon canal.
Crookham Common and the River Enborne from Thatcham Station
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
An interesting and varied walk - including the Kennet and Avon canal, the open heathland of Greenham Common, the woods of Crookham Common and the rural River Enborne.
Speen and Donnington Circular
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
This is a circular route starting in Newbury town centre. This walk takes in pretty villages, a ruined castle, and the Kennet and Avon canal.
Newbury to Hamstead Marshall
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
Easy dog friendly walk along the canal, through farmland and woodlands.
Newbury to Hungerford via Kennet & Avon Canal
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
A linear Berkshire walk that offers pleasant level walking with something of interest along the way. The route uses trains for the return journey.
The Angel Inn, Woolhampton
Departure from Woolhampton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you along the canal towpath and visits Midgham area.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Hampstead Norreys
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- East Hagbourne
- East Hendred
- East Ilsley
- East Woodhay
- Enborne
- Englefield
- Farnborough
- Frilsham
- Goring-on-Thames
- Greenham
- Grove
- Hampstead Marshall
- Harwell
- Hermitage
- Highclere
- Leckhampstead
- Lockinge
- Midgham
- Milton
- Mortimer West End
- Moulsford
- Newbury
- Newtown
- North Moreton
- Padworth
- Pamber
- Pangbourne
- Peasemore
- Shaw cum Donnington
- Silchester
- South Moreton
- South Stoke
- Speen
- Stanford Dingley
- Steventon
- Streatley
- Sulhamstead
- Tadley
- Thatcham
- Theale
- Tidmarsh
- Ufton Nervet
- Upton
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Wasing
- Welford
- West Hagbourne
- West Hendred
- West Ilsley
- Western Valley
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Winterbourne
- Woodcote
- Woolhampton
- Yattendon