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Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock Circular
Visorando Member 
6.64 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
3h 10
Moderate
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.
Pangbourne Circular
Visorando Member 
5.77 mi
+427 ft
-433 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
This is a stile-free circular walk around Pangbourne countryside and along River Thames.
Pangbourne to Theale, around Reading
Visorando Member 5.02 mi
+203 ft
-194 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
A hilly walk from the River Thames through bluebell woods to the hospitable village of Theale in the Kennet
Tilehurst to Reading Railway Station
Visorando Member 3.75 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
1h 45
Easy
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 King Charles' Head, Goring Heath
Visorando Member 4.37 mi
+449 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Goring Heath (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.
Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
Visorando Member 4.17 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
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
Visorando Member 5.08 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and varied countryside.
Theale to Burghfield Bridge
Visorando Member 4.49 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Burghfield (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.
The Queens Head, Bradfield
Visorando Member 3.75 mi
+171 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bradfield (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Bradfield countryside alongside the River Pang.
Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular
Visorando Member 5.18 mi
+407 ft
-387 ft
2h 45
Easy
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
Visorando Member 4.48 mi
+466 ft
-482 ft
2h 30
Easy
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.
Goring Stile Free, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.51 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
3h 00
Moderate
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.
The John Barleycorn, along the Thames
Tourism professional 4.59 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
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
Tourism professional 7.12 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.
Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 16.48 mi
+817 ft
-712 ft
8h 15
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 13.43 mi
+1,073 ft
-974 ft
7h 05
Moderate
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 Boot, Stanford Dingley
Visorando Member 5.36 mi
+262 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
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 Renegade Brewery, Yattendon
Visorando Member 3.14 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Yattendon area through fields and copse.
Checkendon, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.42 mi
+335 ft
-302 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.
The Royal Oak circular, Yattendon
Visorando Member 3.95 mi
+125 ft
-148 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Yattendon (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.
The Pot Kiln circular, Frilsham
Visorando Member 2.47 mi
+187 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Frilsham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Frilsham countryside and through woodlands.
The Six Bells, Beenham
Visorando Member 3.20 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Beenham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.
The Reformation - Route 3
Visorando Member 6.58 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 2
Tourism professional 4.94 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 1
Tourism professional 2.87 mi
+125 ft
-102 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Blade Bone, Chapel Row
Visorando Member 3.22 mi
+131 ft
-108 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Chapel Row area via Carbins Wood.
The New Inn - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.76 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through woodland and across fields.
The New Inn - Route 2
Tourism professional 3.91 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.
The New Inn - Route 3
Tourism professional 7.68 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A long and interesting walk through Crowsley Park with only a few uphill sections.
The Bell, Aldworth
Visorando Member 4.13 mi
+125 ft
-118 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aldworth (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
Tourism professional 6.57 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
Tourism professional 9.48 mi
+223 ft
-233 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.24 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer, around Reading
Visorando Member 7.43 mi
+282 ft
-299 ft
3h 40
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 4.24 mi
+3 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
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
Visorando Member 2.94 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth via an ornamental lake and along the canal towpath.
Sonning Common to Pangbourne, around Reading
Visorando Member 7.96 mi
+285 ft
-459 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
After passing through the shady woods and well-tended farms of the beautiful Chiltern Hills enjoy the extensive views over the Thames Valley, before descending to the twin villages of Whitchurch and Pangbourne.
This walk passes through some of the beautiful beech woods of the Chiltern Hills. This area of outstanding natural beauty is within easy reach of London, and an ideal location for a day out away from the stresses of everyday life. The footpaths in this area are well looked after by the Chiltern Society, and discreet arrows on the trees depict the rights of way.
Sonning Common to Henley, around Reading
Visorando Member 5.45 mi
+266 ft
-446 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.
The Black Horse, Checkendon
Visorando Member 3.47 mi
+121 ft
-131 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.
The Unicorn - Route 1
Tourism professional 2.28 mi
+135 ft
-112 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.
The Unicorn - Route 2
Tourism professional 3.64 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.
The Unicorn - Route 3
Tourism professional 4.85 mi
+299 ft
-318 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.
Between Ipsden and the Thames
Visorando Member 11.53 mi
+371 ft
-367 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
Hike in the Oxfordshire countryside, about halfway between Reading and Oxford, with a very pretty stretch along the Thames between South Stoke and North Stoke.
The Angel Inn, Woolhampton
Visorando Member 3.81 mi
+203 ft
-184 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Woolhampton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you along the canal towpath and visits Midgham area.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.54 mi
+180 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
Tourism professional 5.87 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
2h 55
Easy
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
Tourism professional 4.68 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.
Woolhampton to Streatley, Thames Valley
Visorando Member 13.07 mi
+991 ft
-1,010 ft
6h 50
Difficult
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.
King William IV - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.03 mi
+325 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
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
Tourism professional 4.06 mi
+200 ft
-220 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.
King William IV - Route 3
Tourism professional 6.60 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
The Rising Sun - Route 3
Tourism professional 7.10 mi
+367 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.
The Rising Sun - Route 2
Tourism professional 4.67 mi
+289 ft
-266 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.
Highmoor and Greys Court
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.52 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.
The Rising Sun - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.96 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.
The Turners Arms, Mortimer
Visorando Member 4.08 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Stratfield Mortimer (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Calleva Atrebatvm Roman Town, the amphitheater around Mortimer West End area.
Cholsey Circular via Aston
Visorando Member 5.62 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
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
Visorando Member 5.98 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
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.
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- Baughurst
- Beech Hill
- Beenham
- Benson
- Binfield Heath
- Bix and Assendon
- Blewbury
- Bradfield
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Brimpton
- Bucklebury
- Burghfield
- Checkendon
- Cholsey
- Compton
- Crowmarsh
- Didcot
- Earley
- East Hagbourne
- Englefield
- Ewelme
- Eye and Dunsden
- Frilsham
- Goring Heath
- Goring-on-Thames
- Hampstead Norreys
- Harpsden
- Heckfield
- Hermitage
- Highmoor
- Holybrook
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Mapledurham
- Mattingley
- Midgham
- Mortimer West End
- Moulsford
- Nettlebed
- North Moreton
- Nuffield
- Padworth
- Pamber
- Pishill with Stonor
- Purley on Thames
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Shinfield
- Silchester
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- South Moreton
- South Stoke
- Stanford Dingley
- Stoke Row
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Stratfield Saye
- Stratfield Turgis
- Streatley
- Sulham
- Sulhamstead
- Swallowfield
- Swyncombe
- Tadley
- Thatcham
- Theale
- Tidmarsh
- Tilehurst
- Ufton Nervet
- Upton
- Wallingford
- Wasing
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- Western Valley
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Wokefield
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