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Purley on Thames walks
                 Tilehurst to Reading Railway Station
                Tilehurst to Reading Railway Station            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Pangbourne to Theale, around Reading
                Pangbourne to Theale, around Reading            
            
        
                A hilly walk from the River Thames through bluebell woods to the hospitable village of Theale in the Kennet            
            
            
    
                 Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock Circular
                Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock Circular            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Pangbourne Circular
                Pangbourne Circular            
            
         
        
        
                This is a stile-free circular walk around Pangbourne countryside and along River Thames.            
            
            
    
                 The King Charles' Head, Goring Heath
                The King Charles' Head, Goring Heath            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.            
            
            
    
                 The Reformation - Route 3
                The Reformation - Route 3            
            
        
                A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.            
            
            
    
                 The Reformation - Route 2
                The Reformation - Route 2            
            
        
                Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.            
            
            
    
                 The Reformation - Route 1
                The Reformation - Route 1            
            
        
                A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.            
            
            
    
                 The New Inn - Route 1
                The New Inn - Route 1            
            
        
                A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through woodland and across fields.            
            
            
    
                 The New Inn - Route 2
                The New Inn - Route 2            
            
        
                A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.            
            
            
    
                 The New Inn - Route 3
                The New Inn - Route 3            
            
        
                A long and interesting walk through Crowsley Park with only a few uphill sections.            
            
            
    
                 Checkendon, Chilterns
                Checkendon, Chilterns            
            
        
                A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.            
            
            
    
                 Theale to Burghfield Bridge
                Theale to Burghfield Bridge            
            
        
                A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.            
            
            
    
                 Reading Waterways Circular
                Reading Waterways Circular            
            
        
                A level walk on good paths with plenty of wildlife along the River Thames and River Kennet, passing through some of the older areas of the town.            
            
            
    
                 From Reading Station to The Flowing Spring pub
                From Reading Station to The Flowing Spring pub            
            
        
                Lovely walk along the Thames from Reading Station to The Flowing Spring pub.            
            
            
    
                 Sonning Common to Pangbourne, around Reading
                Sonning Common to Pangbourne, around Reading            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 River Kennet from Reading town centre
                River Kennet from Reading town centre            
            
        
                An urban walk that takes in part of the River Kennet on the outskirts of Reading and returns to the town centre.            
            
            
    
                 Sonning Common to Henley, around Reading
                Sonning Common to Henley, around Reading            
            
        
                A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.            
            
            
    
                 Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular
                Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Clayfield Copse pub
                Clayfield Copse pub            
            
        
                Walk through beautiful countryside surroundings with a wonderful selection of birds and a stop a The Flowing Spring pub.            
            
            
    
                 Goring and Lardon Chase Circular
                Goring and Lardon Chase Circular            
            
        
                This circular walk is stile free. There is a steepening climb to the top of Streatley Hill and a steep descent from Lardon Chase.            
            
            
    
                 The Unicorn - Route 1
                The Unicorn - Route 1            
            
        
                A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.            
            
            
    
                 The Unicorn - Route 2
                The Unicorn - Route 2            
            
        
                A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.            
            
            
    
                 The Unicorn - Route 3
                The Unicorn - Route 3            
            
        
                A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.            
            
            
    
                 The Butchers Arms - Route 2
                The Butchers Arms - Route 2            
            
        
                Easy walking through village streets, commons, woodlands and fields with a few short uphill stretches.            
            
            
    
                 The Butchers Arms - Route 1
                The Butchers Arms - Route 1            
            
        
                A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.            
            
            
    
                 The Butchers Arms - Route 3
                The Butchers Arms - Route 3            
            
        
                A medium length walk through undulating farmland and the BBC’s Crowsley Park.            
            
            
    
                 Goring Stile Free, Chilterns
                Goring Stile Free, Chilterns            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 The John Barleycorn, along the Thames
                The John Barleycorn, along the Thames            
            
        
                A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring. (Route 1)            
            
            
    
                 From The John Barleycorn, Goring along the Thames
                From The John Barleycorn, Goring along the Thames            
            
        
                An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.            
            
            
    
                 Peppard Common - Sonning Common
                Peppard Common - Sonning Common            
            
        
                This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.            
            
            
    
                 Peppard Common - Cowfields Farm
                Peppard Common - Cowfields Farm            
            
        
                This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.            
            
            
    
                 The Black Horse, Checkendon
                The Black Horse, Checkendon            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.            
            
            
    
                 Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
                Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Streatley to Stonor, Thames Valley
                Streatley to Stonor, Thames Valley            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 The Queens Head, Bradfield
                The Queens Head, Bradfield            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Bradfield countryside alongside the River Pang.            
            
            
    
                 The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
                The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1            
            
        
                An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.            
            
            
    
                 The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
                The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3            
            
        
                A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.            
            
            
    
                 The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 2, Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath
                The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 2, Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath            
            
        
                A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.            
            
            
    
                 Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
                Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield            
            
        
                A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and across a variety of countryside.            
            
            
    
                 Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield
                Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield            
            
        
                A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and varied countryside.            
            
            
    
                 The Rising Sun - Route 3
                The Rising Sun - Route 3            
            
        
                Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.            
            
            
    
                 Highmoor and Greys Court
                Highmoor and Greys Court            
            
        
                A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.            
            
            
    
                 The Rising Sun - Route 2
                The Rising Sun - Route 2            
            
        
                Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.            
            
            
    
                 The Rising Sun - Route 1
                The Rising Sun - Route 1            
            
        
                Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.            
            
            
    
                 Perch & Pike - Route 2
                Perch & Pike - Route 2            
            
        
                A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.            
            
            
    
                 Perch & Pike - Route 3
                Perch & Pike - Route 3            
            
        
                A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.            
            
            
    
                 Perch & Pike - Route 1
                Perch & Pike - Route 1            
            
        
                A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.            
            
            
    
                 The Maltsters Arms - Route 1
                The Maltsters Arms - Route 1            
            
        
                Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Rotherfield Greys – Peppard Common – Rotherfield Greys.            
            
            
    
                 The Maltsters Arms - Route 3
                The Maltsters Arms - Route 3            
            
        
                There are some hills to negotiate on this interesting and enjoyable walk.            
            
            
    
                 The Boot, Stanford Dingley
                The Boot, Stanford Dingley            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Stanford Dingley surroundings. Walk along River Pang and enjoy woodlands on the way.            
            
            
    
                 King William IV - Route 1
                King William IV - Route 1            
            
        
                A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.            
            
            
    
                 King William IV - Route 2
                King William IV - Route 2            
            
        
                An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.            
            
            
    
                 King William IV - Route 3
                King William IV - Route 3            
            
        
                A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.            
            
            
    
                 The Six Bells, Beenham
                The Six Bells, Beenham            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Beenham area.            
            
            
    
                 Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer, around Reading
                Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer, around Reading            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Aldermaston Wharf to Theale, around Reading
                Aldermaston Wharf to Theale, around Reading            
            
        
                Enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal.            
            
            
    
                 The Butt Inn, Aldermaston Wharf
                The Butt Inn, Aldermaston Wharf            
            
        
                This circular walk brings you to visit Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth via an ornamental lake and along the canal towpath.            
            
            
    
                 The Maharajah's Well
                The Maharajah's Well            
            
        
                This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.            
            
            
    
                 Nettlebed Family, Chilterns
                Nettlebed Family, Chilterns            
            
        
                This walk is suitable for all ages. It combines beautiful scenery with interesting buildings and much historicalinterest. The route takes you through ancient beech woodlands and through the Common Land around Nettlebed.            
            
            
    
                 Cholsey Circular via Aston
                Cholsey Circular via Aston            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Cholsey to Goring Railway Station
                Cholsey to Goring Railway Station            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
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- Aldermaston
- Aldworth
- Arborfield and Newland
- Ashampstead
- Ashford Hill with Headley
- Aston Tirrold
- Aston Upthorpe
- Barkham
- Basildon
- Beech Hill
- Beenham
- Benson
- Binfield Heath
- Bix and Assendon
- Bradfield
- Bramshill
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Brimpton
- Bucklebury
- Burghfield
- Charvil
- Checkendon
- Cholsey
- Crowmarsh
- Earley
- East Hagbourne
- Englefield
- Eversley
- Ewelme
- Eye and Dunsden
- Fawley
- Frilsham
- Goring Heath
- Goring-on-Thames
- Harpsden
- Heckfield
- Henley-on-Thames
- Highmoor
- Holybrook
- Ibstone
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Mapledurham
- Midgham
- Mortimer West End
- Moulsford
- Nettlebed
- North Moreton
- Nuffield
- Padworth
- Pamber
- Pangbourne
- Pishill with Stonor
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Shinfield
- Shiplake
- Silchester
- Sonning
- Sonning Common
- South Moreton
- South Stoke
- Stanford Dingley
- Stoke Row
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Stratfield Saye
- Stratfield Turgis
- Streatley
- Sulham
- Sulhamstead
- Swallowfield
- Swyncombe
- Tadley
- Theale
- Tidmarsh
- Tilehurst
- Turville
- Ufton Nervet
- Wallingford
- Wasing
- Watlington
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Winnersh
- Wokefield
- Woodcote
- Woodley
- Woolhampton
- Yattendon
 
                 
         
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