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Sonning Common walks
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 Butchers Arms - Route 2
Tourism professional 2.79 mi
+141 ft
-154 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking through village streets, commons, woodlands and fields with a few short uphill stretches.
The Butchers Arms - Route 1
Tourism professional 1.82 mi
+112 ft
-125 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.
The Butchers Arms - Route 3
Tourism professional 4.54 mi
+151 ft
-164 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk through undulating farmland and the BBC’s Crowsley Park.
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 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 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 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 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.
Peppard Common - Sonning Common
Tourism professional 4.46 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.
Peppard Common - Cowfields Farm
Tourism professional 4.37 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.
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.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.16 mi
+56 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Rotherfield Greys – Peppard Common – Rotherfield Greys.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 3
Tourism professional 6.06 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
There are some hills to negotiate on this interesting and enjoyable walk.
Clayfield Copse pub
Tourism professional 4.43 mi
+167 ft
-184 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Reading
Walk through beautiful countryside surroundings with a wonderful selection of birds and a stop a The Flowing Spring pub.
Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park - Hound of the Baskervilles!
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.36 mi
+289 ft
-312 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Binfield Heath (Oxfordshire)
A varied circular walk through the undulating Chilterns countryside from the village of Binfield Heath. The walk starts from the village playground and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes through woods, fields and parkland. The Bottle and Glass Inn offers a perfect refreshment stop near the end of the walk.
This walk can be shortened to 5 miles, should you prefer. Details are included in the description below.
Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.36 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Binfield Heath (Oxfordshire)
An undulating stile free walk exploring the Chilterns countryside between the south Oxfordshire village of Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Playhatch - Dunsden
Tourism professional 1.83 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Eye and Dunsden (Oxfordshire)
Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch and Dunsden.
Playhatch - Dunsden - Binfield Heath
Tourism professional 2.65 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Eye and Dunsden (Oxfordshire)
Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden and Binfield Heath.
Playhatch - Dunsden - Crowsley Park - Binfield Heath
Tourism professional 6.63 mi
+367 ft
-338 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Eye and Dunsden (Oxfordshire)
Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden, Crowsley Park and Binfield Heath.
The Flowing Spring pub
Tourism professional 5.76 mi
+184 ft
-200 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Eye and Dunsden (Oxfordshire)
Lovely walk through the countryside passing by Binfield Heath - Shiplake - Thames - Sonning.
Sonning Eye Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.79 mi
+194 ft
-200 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Eye and Dunsden (Oxfordshire)
This lovely circular walk offers the opportunity to explore the local countryside and stroll alongside one of the most famous rivers in the world. There are stories of a Viking burial, a famous poet, a gambler and a mill with a new lease of life.
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.
More walks in Sonning Common
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldermaston
- Arborfield and Newland
- Barkham
- Basildon
- Beech Hill
- Beenham
- Benson
- Berrick Salome
- Binfield Heath
- Bix and Assendon
- Bradfield
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Britwell Salome
- Burghfield
- Charvil
- Checkendon
- Crowmarsh
- Cuxham with Easington
- Drayton St. Leonard
- Earley
- Englefield
- Ewelme
- Eye and Dunsden
- Fawley
- Finchampstead
- Goring Heath
- Goring-on-Thames
- Great Marlow
- Hambleden
- Harpsden
- Henley-on-Thames
- Highmoor
- Holybrook
- Hurley
- Ibstone
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Lane End
- Mapledurham
- Medmenham
- Mortimer West End
- Nettlebed
- Newington
- Nuffield
- Padworth
- Pangbourne
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Purley on Thames
- Remenham
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Ruscombe
- Shinfield
- Shiplake
- Shirburn
- Sonning
- South Oxfordshire
- South Stoke
- St. Nicholas, Hurst
- Stoke Row
- Stokenchurch
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Sulham
- Sulhamstead
- Swallowfield
- Swyncombe
- Theale
- Tidmarsh
- Tilehurst
- Turville
- Twyford
- Ufton Nervet
- Wallingford
- Waltham St. Lawrence
- Warborough
- Wargrave
- Watlington
- West Wycombe
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Winnersh
- Wokefield
- Wokingham
- Wokingham Without
- Woodcote
- Woodley