Swallowfield walks

Easy walking with some mild hills, potentially muddy areas and woodland.

Long walk with some mild hills, potentially muddy areas and woodland.

A walk into history. Visit the 12th century church of St Mary and explore the site of Calleva Atrebatum, once a main administrative centre for Roman Britain.

Gently undulating circular walk across fields and through woodlands, passing by Leather Bottle PH in Mattingley

An urban walk that takes in part of the River Kennet on the outskirts of Reading and returns to the town centre.

Lovely walk along the Thames from Reading Station to The Flowing Spring pub.

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.

Water meadows, a water wheel, gently rolling countryside, shady copses and refreshments in a traditional English pub.

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.

This walk leads to the ruins of 13th century Odiham Castle and the upper reaches of the River Whitewater, then follows the towpath along the scenic Basingstoke Canal.

Easy walking with some mild slopes, road crossings and muddy areas.

Easy walking throughout but can be muddy in places.

Easy lakeside walking with two busy road crossings.

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.

This short leisurely Hampshire walk explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. Perfect for an afternoon stroll after Sunday lunch.

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.

A lovely flat walk through some historical countryside taking in canals and farmland.

A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.

This is a level walk with a couple of stiles where a variety of wildlife may be seen.