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Sandhurst Wild
Tourist office
5.84 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
This gentle 9km circular walk passes through heathland, pasture and forest. Starting in Sandhurst, it takes in Wildmoor Heath nature reserve and part of Crowthorne Wood.
East Clandon to Walton Bridge
Visorando Member12.44 mi
+16 ft
-285 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from East Clandon (Surrey)
We pass thru' the picturesque village of East Clandon, then thru' the Ryde Estate where we join the Fox Way and stay with it to Walsham Lock. Along lanes past Ockham to the historic village of Ripley. We follow a path across the Green then turn left to join the River Wey Navigation at Walsham Lock. We follow the Wey, mainly surrounded by green open space and pasture, thru' West Byfleet, New Haw, Addlestone and Weybridge to Thames Lock and finish on the River Thames at Walton Bridge.
Fleet Countryside Stroll
6.40 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Fleet (Hampshire)
A lovely flat walk through some historical countryside taking in canals and farmland.
Sandhurst to Winchfield, Thames Valley
10.19 mi
+423 ft
-446 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
This walk brings you along rivers and lakes with nature reserve, Charles Kingsley's church, forest and heath, stately oaks, cricketers' pub and historic church with a view.
⚠️The railway crossing into Ambarrow Court Nature Reserve is now permanently closed and the Three Castles Path has been diverted to cross the railway further north.
Around Dogmersfield on the Basingstoke Canal
3.23 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
This short leisurely Hampshire walk explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. Perfect for an afternoon stroll after Sunday lunch.
Around Dogmersfield on the Basingstoke Canal
4.76 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
A leisurely Hampshire walk that explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. This longer version explores some of the countryside in the vicinity too.
Crowthorne to Martins Heron via The Devil's Highway, around Reading
7.99 mi
+226 ft
-233 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crowthorne (Bracknell Forest)
Passing through the grounds of Wellington College and crossing ancient forest and heath to an iron age fort and a heritage centre, this walk has plenty of interest.
Crowthorne to Winchfield via Welsh Drive, around Reading
10.27 mi
+400 ft
-423 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crowthorne (Bracknell Forest)
This walk is level at first alongside the Blackwater River then on higher ground through forest and heathland before descending to the Hart Valley.
Bagshot Heath from South Hill Park
8.93 mi
+518 ft
-489 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bracknell (Bracknell Forest)
Walk from the free car park at South Hill Park through their grounds and across to Caesar's Camp and round Bagshot Heath looping back via Rapley Lake to The Look Out (cafe) and back to South Hill Park (cafe and arts centre)
From West Horsley to Shere
10.42 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Horsley (Surrey)
A very woody walk and on the way to Shere, there are some very steep rocky slopes. With our ageing knees, we were thankful that the conditions were very dry and would not recommend the walk otherwise... maybe with sticks?
Around Reading
106.56 mi
+2,953 ft
-3,399 ft
15 days
Easy
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This is a 16 stages walk around Reading accessible from one railway station to another.
Start & End: Martin's Heron Railway Station (RG12 9TZ) Grid ref. SU 887 683
Ascot to Windsor, around Reading
7.60 mi
+262 ft
-351 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk on good paths following the route of the royal procession from Ascot through Windsor Great Park and offering a 'surprise' view of Windsor Castle.
Winchfield to Dummer, Thames Valley
18.38 mi
+902 ft
-604 ft
9h 15
Moderate
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
On this walk, you will be able to enjoy the tranquil Norman church, the peaceful canal, a ruined castle, colony of rare bats, ancient tracks on chalk, walk downs pretty hamlets far-reaching views.
If you do only this part of the walk, bear in mind that you will need transport to go back to the start point or to your home or return the same way back.
Alice Holt Forest & Gruffalo Trail
5.57 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Binsted (Hampshire)
In the mood for a forest walk? The Alice Holt Forest walk is perfect for that. Discover the wonderful Alice Holt Forest and its variety of trails, ideal for a day out with the kids or for grown-ups wanting a break from the city. Let’s hop into the rabbit hole and uncover Alice Holt Forest’s wonderland!
Martin's Heron to Ascot, around Reading
4.34 mi
+95 ft
-115 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Winkfield (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A level walk through Swinley Park, part of the Crown Estate, then across Ascot Heath with a close-up view of the world-famous race course.
Abinger Hammer
2.40 mi
+180 ft
-157 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Abinger (Surrey)
A nice easy, circular walk to do with the kids, taking in the beauty of the North Downs in Surrey Hill's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Plenty of places to leave a RockFun rock for someone else to find. We suggest about 4-5 rocks for hiding on this walk.
Crooked Billet
Tourism professional5.04 mi
+98 ft
-82 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wokingham Without (Borough of Wokingham)
Level walk with some busy roadside walking and muddy areas.
The Queen's Oak - Route 1
6.61 mi
+249 ft
-259 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Finchampstead (Borough of Wokingham)
Long walk with some mild hills, potentially muddy areas and woodland.
The Queen's Oak - Route 2
5.05 mi
+197 ft
-220 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Finchampstead (Borough of Wokingham)
Easy walking with some mild hills, potentially muddy areas and woodland.
Black Down, West Sussex, from Haslemere
10.84 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,368 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Haslemere (Surrey)
Starting and finishing at Haslemere, Surrey, the main objective, Black Down, lies in nearby West Sussex. Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex rising to 917 feet above sea level. The walk passes through a variety of landscape and offers some suggestions for alternative routes.
Gibbet Hill & the Devil's Punch Bowl from Haslemere
8.37 mi
+942 ft
-945 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haslemere (Surrey)
This Surrey walk combines two well know local landmarks in a circular walk. The route starts from Haslemere and climbs onto Gibbet Hill before continuing to take in the Devil's Punchbowl, which is a depression of sandy heath.
Englefield Green to Walton-on-Thames
13.35 mi
+141 ft
-318 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
This section of our walk starts at Englefield Green. It is 13.35 miles long and takes in Englefield Green, Runnymede Memorials, Egham, The Causeway, Staines Riverside, the Thames Path, Laleham, Chertsey Bridge, Shepperton Riverside, Shepperton Ferry, Desborough Cut, Walton Bridge and Walton-on-Thames.
Marley Heights and Linchmere Circuit
3.81 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Linchmere (West Sussex)
A walk with two high sections and a bracing climb in the middle!
Marley to Blackdown, Fernhurst, Shulbrede, Canadian Memorial and back
14.27 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,765 ft
8h 05
Moderate
Departure from Linchmere (West Sussex)
A 23km tour of the hills to the south of Haslemere, with woodland, views and Shulbrede Priory, taking in elements of the Serpent Trail, Sussex Border Path and LipChis Way.
Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station
10.54 mi
+338 ft
-312 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Spelthorne (Surrey)
Mostly towpath and parkland, there is a lot to see on this stage, so start early. The route crosses Staines Bridge, then follows the Thames before crossing the road at Runnymede.
Runnymede
2.17 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.
The Freedom Trail
63.80 mi
+623 ft
-659 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The Freedom Trail is a long distance path, designed to link places associated with these and other events in our history, and how they would form a blue-print for the world we know today. I'm not really an historian or a walker, but through a few other projects I have been involved with, I thought this would be something interesting to do. The path is 64 miles long.
Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station
13.16 mi
+20 ft
-13 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The first section of the walk starts at Wraysbury station. It is 13.15 miles and takes in Wraysbury, Ankerwycke, Church Lammas, St Mary's Church, Duncroft Manor, Staines Moor, central Staines-upon-Thames, Staines riverside, The Hythe, Thames Path, Runnymede, Old Windsor and Datchet.
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