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Hermitage walks
The Fox circular, Hermitage
Visorando Member
4.27 mi
+295 ft
-282 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hermitage (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you into Fence Wood and goes past Grimsbury Castle.
Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys via the Eling Way
4.95 mi
+272 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
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 Spotted Dog circular, Cold Ash
2.56 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Cold Ash (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Cold Ash countryside through woodland.
The Pot Kiln circular, Frilsham
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.
Around Hampstead Norreys
5.94 mi
+482 ft
-489 ft
3h 10
Easy
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
4.45 mi
+230 ft
-203 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hampstead Norreys (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Hampstead Norreys countryside and woodlands.
The Red Lion circular, Chieveley
3.90 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chieveley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Chieveley countryside.
The Royal Oak circular, Yattendon
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 Renegade Brewery, Yattendon
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.
The Cottage Inn circular, Upper Bucklebury
2.94 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bucklebury (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Upper Bucklebury and through woodlands.
Bucklebury Common from Thatcham
5.10 mi
+322 ft
-295 ft
2h 35
Easy
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 One
Tourist office5.96 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 55
Easy
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.
The Castle circular, Donington
3.97 mi
+233 ft
-217 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Shaw cum Donnington (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Donnington countryside walking nearby Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common Country Park.
The Blade Bone, Chapel Row
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 Boot, Stanford Dingley
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.
Living Landscape Wild Two
6.21 mi
+299 ft
-289 ft
3h 05
Easy
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
9.89 mi
+495 ft
-479 ft
5h 00
Moderate
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
6.60 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
3h 20
Easy
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.
Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
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
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.
Kennet and Avon Canal, Newbury
1.62 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
A gentle walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal, taking in Victoria Park. Great for a Sunday afternoon and suitable for all. Couple this with a visit to the museum or a canal boat trip for a perfect day.
Speen and Donnington Circular
5.31 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 35
Easy
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
4.48 mi
+256 ft
-85 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
Easy dog friendly walk along the canal, through farmland and woodlands.
Newbury to Hungerford via Kennet & Avon Canal
8.98 mi
+95 ft
-0 ft
4h 15
Moderate
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 Swan, Compton
4.61 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Compton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.
The Fox circular, Peasemore
3.77 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Peasemore (West Berkshire)
A circular walk that brings you around Peasemore countryside via Leckhampstead village.
The Six Bells, Beenham
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 River Enborne from Crookham Common
3.45 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
A pleasant walk through the woods of Crookham Common and along the bank of the River Enborne.
The Bell, Aldworth
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.
The Angel Inn, Woolhampton
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.
Woolhampton to Streatley, Thames Valley
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.
The Queens Head, Bradfield
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.
The Travellers Friend circular, Crookham Common
3.01 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Thatcham (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Crookham Common countryside.
The Crown and Horns circular, East Ilsley
2.87 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from East Ilsley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit East Ilsley countryside.
The Three Horseshoes, Brimpton
4.53 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brimpton (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Brimpton countryside walking along River Enborne.
The Rising Sun circular, Stockcross
2.96 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Speen (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you around Stockcross countryside and go nearby Bagnor Manor.
The Swan circular, Newtown
4.90 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Newtown (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit New Greenham Park and its disused cruise missile bunkers and control tower.
St Margaret's Church circular, Catmore
3.37 mi
+253 ft
-236 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Catmore (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore Catmore countryside.
The Harrow circular, West Ilsley
4.47 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from West Ilsley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore West Ilsley countryside.
The Woodpecker circular, Wash Common
3.96 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Newbury (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you to visit Wash Common area via Horris Hill.
Streatley to Stonor, Thames Valley
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.
Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Association / Club / Walk leader16.48 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.
The Ship, Ashford Hill
3.99 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ashford Hill with Headley (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Ashford Hill area via Ashford Hill SSSI.
More walks in Hermitage
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Compton
- Crowmarsh
- East Hagbourne
- East Hendred
- East Ilsley
- East Woodhay
- Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green
- Enborne
- Englefield
- Farnborough
- Frilsham
- Goring-on-Thames
- Greenham
- Hampstead Marshall
- Hampstead Norreys
- Harwell
- Highclere
- Kingsclere
- Leckhampstead
- Lockinge
- Midgham
- Mortimer West End
- Moulsford
- Newbury
- Newtown
- Padworth