Pangbourne walks

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.

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

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

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 Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.

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.

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

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

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.

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 lovely stile-free walk from Goring on the east of the Thames. Walk from the village out into the wooded areas to the east.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.

A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.

Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.

A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.

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

A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through woodland and across fields.

A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.

A long and interesting walk through Crowsley Park with only a few uphill sections.

This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.

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.

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.

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.

A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.

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

A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.

A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.

A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.

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

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 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.

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.

Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.

A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.

This walk brings you to visit Calleva Atrebatvm Roman Town, the amphitheater around Mortimer West End 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 Brimpton countryside walking along River Enborne.