The Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest organisation working for walkers, a registered charity with 137,000 members across England, Scotland and Wales. We've been looking after Britain's footpaths and defending it's beautiful countryside for more than 65 years. Without the Ramblers Association, Britain's stunning landscape and unique path network could easily disappear. There are numerous benefits for you and ways you can help us by joining today.

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West Berkshire Ramblers Group is always happy to accept new members. Take a look at our website to find out more information

  The West Berkshire Ramblers have a varied and exciting walks programme. Why not join us and see?  

 

  

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Public Rights of Way

There are over 100,000 miles of rights of way in England, some footpaths, some bridleway, some byways and even RUPP'S (Roads Used as Public Paths). Many of these date back to Roman times and beyond and must have an historic connection between villages, or as coffin trails between outlying areas and churches. There is no doubt that the best way to see the countryside is on foot.

         Public Footpaths, walkers only           Public Bridleway, walkers, cyclists and horse riders           Public Right of Way, walkers, cyclists, horse riders, motorcyclists and vehicles            Public Right of Way, for varied use

         Walkers only         Walkers, cyclists,    Walkers, cyclists,       For varied usage

                                          horse riders             horse riders,

                                                                          motorcyclists

                                                                           and vehicles 

Yellow Waymark Symbol  A Public Footpath should only be used by walkers and are marked with a YELLOW arrow.

Blue Waymark Symbol  A Public Bridleway should be used for riding or leading a horse and pedal cycling, as well as for walking. Public Bridleways are usually signed with a BLUE arrow.

Red Waymark Symbol A Byway open to all traffic should be used as Bridleways but horse drawn vehicles and motor vehicles are also allowed. The route of a Byway is often marked with a RED arrow.

If you discover an obstruction or a footpath problem you should contact:

Newbury Footpath Secretary Neal Pike nealandjanepike@yahoo.co.uk 01488 683113
Hungerford Footpath Secretary Paul Frances 01488 685238

West Berkshire Council's 

Rights of Way Department

E. L. Cox ELCox@westberks.go.uk

 

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The Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest organisation working for walkers, a registered charity with 137,000 members across England, Scotland and Wales. We've been looking after Britain's footpaths and defending it's beautiful countryside for more than 65 years. Without the Ramblers Association, Britain's stunning landscape and unique path network could easily disappear. There are numerous benefits for you and ways you can help us by joining today.