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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
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 244.06 km
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Average duration: 15 days
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Difficulty: Easy
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 1,053 m
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Descent: - 1,050 m
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Highest point: 139 m
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Lowest point: 18 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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City: Sunninghill and Ascot
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Start/End: N 51.405628° / W 0.675815°
Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Notes
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At this point, continue on stage two to High Wycombe.Alternatively, there is a regular bus service (37) back to Windsor, or take the train to Maidenhead for Great Western and Elizabeth Line services.
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