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Purley on Thames walks
Tilehurst to Reading Railway Station
Visorando Member
3.75 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Reading
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
5.02 mi
+203 ft
-194 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
A hilly walk from the River Thames through bluebell woods to the hospitable village of Theale in the Kennet
Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock Circular
6.64 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
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
5.77 mi
+427 ft
-433 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Pangbourne (West Berkshire)
This is a stile-free circular walk around Pangbourne countryside and along River Thames.
The King Charles' Head, Goring Heath
4.37 mi
+449 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Goring Heath (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Goring Heath area through woodlands and via a valley bottom.
The Reformation - Route 3
6.58 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 2
Tourism professional4.94 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 1
2.87 mi
+125 ft
-102 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.
The New Inn - Route 1
3.76 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through woodland and across fields.
The New Inn - Route 2
3.91 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.
The New Inn - Route 3
7.68 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A long and interesting walk through Crowsley Park with only a few uphill sections.
Checkendon, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader5.42 mi
+335 ft
-302 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.
Theale to Burghfield Bridge
4.49 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Burghfield (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.
Reading to Goring
11.44 mi
+282 ft
-243 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Reading
This is the eleventh stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
A varied walk past Christchurch Bridge, through the Reading Festival site, past Mapledurham Lock alongside the scenic Chiltern Hills, across a toll bridge, through woodland and beside the river again to the spectacular Goring Gap.
Reading Waterways Circular
3.28 mi
+39 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Reading
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
4.24 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Reading
Lovely walk along the Thames from Reading Station to The Flowing Spring pub.
Sonning Common to Pangbourne, around Reading
7.96 mi
+285 ft
-459 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
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
5.53 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Reading
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
5.45 mi
+266 ft
-446 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.
Goring to Shillingford
10.71 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This is the twelfth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
From the picturesque twin villages of Goring and Streatley, this walk passes through water meadows to a riverside pub and on to the historic market town of Wallingford, past the ruins of the royal castle and across Benson weir with its new salmon run.
Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular
5.18 mi
+407 ft
-387 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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
4.43 mi
+167 ft
-184 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Reading
Walk through beautiful countryside surroundings with a wonderful selection of birds and a stop a The Flowing Spring pub.
Goring and Lardon Chase Circular
4.48 mi
+466 ft
-482 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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
2.28 mi
+135 ft
-112 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.
The Unicorn - Route 2
3.64 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.
The Unicorn - Route 3
4.85 mi
+299 ft
-318 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.
The Butchers Arms - Route 2
2.79 mi
+141 ft
-154 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking through village streets, commons, woodlands and fields with a few short uphill stretches.
The Butchers Arms - Route 1
1.82 mi
+112 ft
-125 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.
The Butchers Arms - Route 3
4.54 mi
+151 ft
-164 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk through undulating farmland and the BBC’s Crowsley Park.
Goring Stile Free, Chilterns
5.51 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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
4.59 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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
7.12 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.
Peppard Common - Sonning Common
4.46 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.
Peppard Common - Cowfields Farm
4.37 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.
The Black Horse, Checkendon
3.47 mi
+121 ft
-131 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.
Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
16.48 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.
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.
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 Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
3.54 mi
+180 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
5.87 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
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
4.68 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.
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.
The Rising Sun - Route 3
7.10 mi
+367 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.
Highmoor and Greys Court
7.52 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.
The Rising Sun - Route 2
4.67 mi
+289 ft
-266 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.
The Rising Sun - Route 1
3.96 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
6.57 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
9.48 mi
+223 ft
-233 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
3.24 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
Between Ipsden and the Thames
11.53 mi
+371 ft
-367 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A walk through the Oxfordshire countryside, roughly halfway between Reading and Oxford, featuring a very pretty stretch along the Thames between South Stoke and North Stoke.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 1
3.16 mi
+56 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Rotherfield Greys – Peppard Common – Rotherfield Greys.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 3
6.06 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
There are some hills to negotiate on this interesting and enjoyable walk.
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.
King William IV - Route 1
3.03 mi
+325 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.
King William IV - Route 2
4.06 mi
+200 ft
-220 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.
King William IV - Route 3
6.60 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
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.
Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer, around Reading
7.43 mi
+282 ft
-299 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Padworth (West Berkshire)
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
4.24 mi
+3 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Padworth (West Berkshire)
Enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The Butt Inn, Aldermaston Wharf
2.94 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth via an ornamental lake and along the canal towpath.
The Maharajah's Well
8.82 mi
+623 ft
-633 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nuffield (Oxfordshire)
This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.
Nettlebed Countryside Walk
5.11 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
This beautiful walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife.
Nettlebed Family, Chilterns
2.46 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
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
5.62 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
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
5.98 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
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