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Around Reading
Visorando Member
107.08 mi
+2,956 ft
-3,402 ft
15 days
Easy
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
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
Ascot to Windsor, around Reading
7.60 mi
+262 ft
-351 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk on good paths following the route of the royal procession from Ascot through Windsor Great Park and offering a 'surprise' view of Windsor Castle.
Bagshot Heath from South Hill Park
8.93 mi
+518 ft
-489 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bracknell (Bracknell Forest)
Walk from the free car park at South Hill Park through their grounds and across to Caesar's Camp and round Bagshot Heath looping back via Rapley Lake to The Look Out (cafe) and back to South Hill Park (cafe and arts centre)
Martin's Heron to Ascot, around Reading
4.34 mi
+95 ft
-115 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Winkfield (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A level walk through Swinley Park, part of the Crown Estate, then across Ascot Heath with a close-up view of the world-famous race course.
Sandhurst Wild
Tourist office5.84 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
This gentle 9km circular walk passes through heathland, pasture and forest. Starting in Sandhurst, it takes in Wildmoor Heath nature reserve and part of Crowthorne Wood.
Sandhurst to Winchfield, Thames Valley
10.19 mi
+423 ft
-446 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
This walk brings you along rivers and lakes with nature reserve, Charles Kingsley's church, forest and heath, stately oaks, cricketers' pub and historic church with a view.
⚠️The railway crossing into Ambarrow Court Nature Reserve is now permanently closed and the Three Castles Path has been diverted to cross the railway further north.
Crowthorne to Martins Heron via The Devil's Highway, around Reading
7.99 mi
+226 ft
-233 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crowthorne (Bracknell Forest)
Passing through the grounds of Wellington College and crossing ancient forest and heath to an iron age fort and a heritage centre, this walk has plenty of interest.
Crowthorne to Winchfield via Welsh Drive, around Reading
10.27 mi
+400 ft
-423 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crowthorne (Bracknell Forest)
This walk is level at first alongside the Blackwater River then on higher ground through forest and heathland before descending to the Hart Valley.
Englefield Green to Walton-on-Thames
13.35 mi
+141 ft
-318 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
This section of our walk starts at Englefield Green. It is 13.35 miles long and takes in Englefield Green, Runnymede Memorials, Egham, The Causeway, Staines Riverside, the Thames Path, Laleham, Chertsey Bridge, Shepperton Riverside, Shepperton Ferry, Desborough Cut, Walton Bridge and Walton-on-Thames.
Crooked Billet
Tourism professional5.04 mi
+98 ft
-82 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wokingham Without (Borough of Wokingham)
Level walk with some busy roadside walking and muddy areas.
Runnymede
2.17 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.
Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station
10.54 mi
+338 ft
-312 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Spelthorne (Surrey)
Mostly towpath and parkland, there is a lot to see on this stage, so start early. The route crosses Staines Bridge, then follows the Thames before crossing the road at Runnymede.
East Clandon to Walton Bridge
12.44 mi
+16 ft
-285 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from East Clandon (Surrey)
We pass thru' the picturesque village of East Clandon, then thru' the Ryde Estate where we join the Fox Way and stay with it to Walsham Lock. Along lanes past Ockham to the historic village of Ripley. We follow a path across the Green then turn left to join the River Wey Navigation at Walsham Lock. We follow the Wey, mainly surrounded by green open space and pasture, thru' West Byfleet, New Haw, Addlestone and Weybridge to Thames Lock and finish on the River Thames at Walton Bridge.
The Freedom Trail
63.80 mi
+623 ft
-659 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The Freedom Trail is a long distance path, designed to link places associated with these and other events in our history, and how they would form a blue-print for the world we know today. I'm not really an historian or a walker, but through a few other projects I have been involved with, I thought this would be something interesting to do. The path is 64 miles long.
Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station
13.16 mi
+20 ft
-13 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The first section of the walk starts at Wraysbury station. It is 13.15 miles and takes in Wraysbury, Ankerwycke, Church Lammas, St Mary's Church, Duncroft Manor, Staines Moor, central Staines-upon-Thames, Staines riverside, The Hythe, Thames Path, Runnymede, Old Windsor and Datchet.
Windsor Castle to Chequers
27.64 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,076 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
In September 2025, the President of the United States of America made a state visit to Britain, staying at Windsor Castle as guest of the King, then travelling to meet the Prime Minister at Chequers, the official country residence.
It’s 20 miles as the helicopter flies from Windsor to Chequers; this is a 25 miles walking route between the two.
Windsor to Bourne End
11.25 mi
+43 ft
-79 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The first stage starts at Windsor Castle, passing over the River Thames to Eton, then follows the Jubilee River to near Maidenhead, where it picks up the Thames Path national trail to Bourne End.
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.
Thames Valley
125.34 mi
+5,676 ft
-5,722 ft
9 days
Easy
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This circular long distance path has access points that are easily reached by train from London, Reading and adjoining stations. If time is limited it can be walked in sections at weekends and bank holidays with one or two overnight stops.
The walk passes through a variety of beautiful countryside including river valleys, chalk downland, coniferous forests, rare heath, and beech woods that are carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Windsor to Sandhurst, Thames Valley
17.14 mi
+646 ft
-518 ft
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The 1rst sections of this walk follow The Three Castles Path, a long distance route inspired by the 13th century journeys undertaken by King John between his castles at Windsor, Odiham and Winchester
Windsor & Eton Riverside Station to Bourne End
11.10 mi
+39 ft
-23 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The route follows the Thames Path all the way. At times the path can be narrow, so be aware. The route crosses Windsor Bridge to Eton, then turns left to follow the Thames Path past Boveney, Dorney Lake. Oakley Court and Bray Studios are soon visible across the river. Next is Bray Lock, then through Maidenhead, and Cookham to Bourne End.
Windsor & Eton Riverside to Englefield Green
11.42 mi
+394 ft
-230 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This section of our walk starts is 11.4 miles. It starts at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station and takes in Windsor Castle, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Three Castles Path, Virginia Water, Valley Gardens, Savill Garden and Englefield Green.
Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside
14.75 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Datchet (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This section of our walk starts at Datchet Railway Station. It is 14.75 miles and takes in Datchet Village, the Jubilee River, Dorney, Maidenhead Riverside, Dorney Lake, Boveney, the Thames Path, Eton High Street and Windsor Bridge. It is the longest of the five sections, but is flat and easy to follow.
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