Basildon walks

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.

A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring. (Route 1)

An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.

This is a stile-free circular walk around Pangbourne countryside and along River Thames.

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.

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.

This circular walk is stile free. There is a steepening climb to the top of Streatley Hill and a steep descent from Lardon Chase.

A hilly walk from the River Thames through bluebell woods to the hospitable village of Theale in the Kennet

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.

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.

This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.

A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and across a variety of countryside.

A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and varied countryside.

This circular walk brings you to visit Yattendon area through fields and copse.

This circular walk brings you through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.

A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.

A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.

A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.

This circular walk brings you to visit Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.

This circular walk brings you to visit Stanford Dingley surroundings. Walk along River Pang and enjoy woodlands on the way.

This circular walk brings you around Frilsham countryside and through woodlands.

This circular walk brings you to visit Bradfield countryside alongside the River Pang.

This circular walk brings you to visit Hampstead Norreys countryside and woodlands.

A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.

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.

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.

This circular walk brings you to visit Chapel Row area via Carbins Wood.

A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.

This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.

This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.

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.

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.

This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.

A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.

An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.

A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.

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.

Enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

This circular walk brings you to visit Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth via an ornamental lake and along the canal towpath.

An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.

A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.

A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.

This circular walk brings you around Upper Bucklebury and through woodlands.

An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

This circular walk brings you along the canal towpath and visits Midgham area.

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.

This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.

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.

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.

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.

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.