Walks Programme February -
Our Group encourages car sharing, and walkers often meet at specified car parks. Drivers usually appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers. As a guide, 8p per mile per passenger is considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver. Please note increased fuel contribution.
All coach walks start from Newbury Wharf
Remember to bring clean shoes to wear in the coach for the return journey
Members and walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this programme at their own risk and that they are responsible for their own personal safety.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WALKS 'START PROMPTLY' AT THE TIME STATED IN THE PROGRAMME.
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Sat 4 Feb -
Meet at the canal wharf at Great Bedwyn SU 281644, for a walk towards Crofton and Wilton. 5.5 miles. Bring a
drink. Leisurely paced. Fairly level going.
Sat 4 Feb 9:35 am Leader: Graham S Tel: 01635 580356
Meet at Newbury Bus Station, grid ref SU471668, to catch the 9:40 am bus to Woodgarston Farm, Upper Wootton (service ‘The Link’, destination Basingstoke). Please verify the bus time in the week beforehand and let the leader know if you intend boarding the bus en route. The walk is to Aldermaston Wharf via Ramsdell, Pamber Forest and Padworth, returning to Newbury by bus or train. Please bring sufficient food and drink to last the day. 12 miles
Sun 5 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Greg M Tel: 01635 45802
Meet at Station Road car park (free on Sundays), Goring, grid ref SU599806, for a walk to Cray’s Pond and back along the Thames Path. 7 miles
Tue 7 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Chris R Tel: 01635 865311 or 07979 804637
Park at the free National Trust car park at the Chase, grid ref SU444631, or in the
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Sun 12 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Fred C Tel: 01635 281621 or 07769 816429
Meet at Snelsmore Common, grid ref SU463710, for a leisurely walk via Donnington Castle, Bagnor and Ashpiece copse. Bring a drink etc . 3.5 miles
Sun 12 Feb 9:00 am Leader: Richard N Tel: 07720 898929
Meet at Newbury Wharf at 9:00 am for car share to Newtown near Warsash. Please call
the leader before leaving Newbury to confirm. Meet the walk leader where the footpath
crosses the road at Explorer 119, SU494051, for the walk starting at 10.00. This
is a gentle walk with few stiles and minimal height gain to Titchfield, down the
Meon Valley to Hill Head and back along the Solent Way, with fine views over the
Solent to the Isle of Wight. Pub or tea shop available for late lunch at Hill Head
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Tue 14 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Meet at the Greyhound PH, Letcombe Regis, grid ref SU381865, park in pub car park if eating there at the end of the walk, otherwise please park near the church. Walk across "open access" land and permissive paths around Letcombe Regis and Letcombe Bassett. 5 miles
Thu 16 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Colin H Tel: 01488 683228
Meet at Pewsey Wharf Car Park (Pay and Display), grid ref SU157610. Walk uphill to the White Horse Trail returning via K&A Canal. Optional Pub lunch en route and optional tea in Wharf Café at the finish. Total ascent approximately 250 metres. 11 miles
Sat 18 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Chris R Tel: 01635 865311 or 07979 804637
Meet at the Snelsmore Common Country Park car park, grid ref SU463710, for a gently undulating leisurely walk around the area. The walk passes Harry’s Bar, so a stop for refreshments is a possibility. 4.3 miles
Sun 19 Feb 9.30 am Leader: Fiona W Tel: 01635 40720
Meet at the Wharf car park, Newbury, to car share to West Ilsley. Park considerately along the road at West Ilsley, grid ref SU471825, for a walk to Farnborough, Leckhampstead and Peasemore. Lunch at the Stag PH or bring a picnic. 13.25 miles
Mon 20 Feb 1:30 pm Leader: Roy Bu Tel: 01235 816763
Meet in the car park at Chilton Church, grid ref SU489860, for a walk on local paths. 4 miles
Tue 21 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Richard M Tel: 01635 867407
Meet at Rushall Manor Farm, grid ref SU583723. If approaching from Stanford Dingley, turn right into Back Lane at the north end of the village and follow this road for 0.8 mile before turning left up the track to Rushall Manor Farm (The Black Barn). When you reach the farm, follow the car parking signs. The walk is through gently undulating countryside on both sides of the Pang Valley, via Stanford Dingley, Rotten Row, Stanford Wood, Bradfield College Grounds, Bradfield Village, Greathouse Walk and The Gravels. Bring a drink and a snack. 6.2 miles
Thu 23 Feb 9.30 am Leader: Fiona W Tel: 01635 40720
Park considerately along the road at Three Legs House, grid ref SU430574, for a walk with some hills, to Faccombe and Ashmansworth. Lunch at the Jack Russell PH or bring a picnic. 11 miles
Sun 26 Feb 9:30 am Leader: Lesley W Tel: 01635 45689
Meet in the public car park near Hungerford Station (not the station car park), grid ref SU339685, for a walk to Standen Manor, Bagshot and Templeton. Bring food and drink for the day. 11 miles
Tue 28 Feb 10:00 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Meet outside The Swan PH, Compton, grid ref SU521799. Please park considerately in side roads unless you are planning to use the pub at the end of the walk. Downland walk to Ridgeway and Lowbury Hill. 6 miles
Thu 1 Mar 9:30 am Leader: Joan L C Tel: 01672 861359 or 07709 582477
Meet at the Knap Hill Car Park, grid ref SU115637, for a walk visiting Huish, Oare, Pewsey Wharf and West Stowell. 10.5 miles
Sat 3 Mar 10:30am Leader Ann G 01249 765881
Meet in the public cark park near the
canal at Kintbury, grid ref SU386672 for a walk to Hamstead Lock and back through
part of Hamstead park and across fields. Leisurely pace. Bring a drink. 6 miles (this
is walk 5 from “Walks in the Kennet Valley and Beyond”)
Sun 4 Mar 9:30 am Leader: Graham S Tel: 01635 580356
Meet at Newbury Wharf, for car sharing to the car park at the south end of Rectory Road, Padworth Common, grid ref SU619648 (approx. 25 miles round trip). The walk is to Calleva (Silchester), Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer and Mortimer West End . Please bring sufficient food and drink to last the day. 11 miles
Tue 6 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Park at East Garston village hall car park, grid ref SU363768. Downland walk to Kite Hill and Pound Farm and return beside the gallops. 6 miles
Sun 11 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Fred C Tel: 01635 281621 or 07769 816429
Meet at Donnington Castle, SU460691, for a leisurely walk via Bagnor, Woodspeen and Deanwood Park. Bring a drink etc. 3.75 miles
Sun 11 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Joan L C Tel: 01672 861359 or 07709 582477
Meet in Back Lane, Ramsbury, grid ref SU273716, for a rolling downs and riverside walk. 9 miles
Tue 13 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Chris R Tel: 01635 865311 or 07979 804637
Park in Faccombe at either the over-
Thu 15 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Colin H Tel: 01488 683228
Map and Compass training on a permanent Orienteering Course: Location is approx 40 miles from Newbury; allow 1 hour for the journey. We meet at the on site café for coffee and discussion, followed by a walk around the course as before. Lunch around 13:00hrs and then depart for home. Maps approx £1.50 each. Beginners Welcome Please contact Colin beforehand if you wish to take part.
Sat 17 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Lyn G Tel: 01672 513294
Walk 16 in The Kennet Valley and Beyond book: Meet at the Row Barge PH car park, Woolhampton (20 spaces available for public use, or alternatively Midgham Station), grid ref SU572664, for an undulating and varied walk to Douai Abbey, Chapel Row and Bucklebury Common. 6.5 miles
Sun 18 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Greg M Tel: 01635 45802
Meet at Station Road car park, Pangbourne, grid ref SU634765, for a walk to Blackbird’s Bottom, Nuney Green, Mapledurham and Whitchurch. Bring a picnic and drink for the day. 11 miles
Tue 20 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Julia W Tel: 01488 657133
Park at the Crown PH in Upton, grid ref SU359551, for an undulating walk. About 7 miles
Thu 22 Mar 9:30 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Park at Barbury Castle car park, grid ref SU157762. Walk to the Ridgeway, Rockley Down, Ogbourne St Andrew and Ogbourne St George. Pub stop or picnic. 13 miles
Sat 24 Mar 10:30 am Leader: Sheila T Tel: 01635 45085
Park at the Parish Car Park at Hurstbourne Tarrant, grid ref SU385528 (down track opposite the church) for a walk to Pill Heath, Bluebell Farm and Locks Drove. 5.8 miles
Sun 25 Mar 9:30 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Meet in the public car park behind the shops at Goring (free parking on Sunday), grid ref SU599806. Walk along Thames Path to Whitchurch and on to Whitchurch Hill. Pub stop or picnic. 10 miles
Mon 26 Mar 1:30 pm Leader: Roy Bu Tel: 01235 816763
Park 200 metres north of the centre of East Ilsley on the old A34, by the village entry signs (beware of passing traffic), grid ref SU492817, for a walk on local paths. 4 miles
Tue 27 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Joan C Tel: 01235 835618
Meet outside The Swan PH, Compton, grid ref SU521799. Please park considerately in side roads unless you are planning to use the pub at the end of the walk. Walk to Banterwick Farm and towards Hampstead Norreys. 6.75 miles
Sat 31 Mar 10:00 am Leader: Richard M Tel: 01635 867407
Park in Aldbourne and meet in the centre of the village by the duck pond, grid ref
SU265757. The walk is over beautiful downland, via Four Barrows, Sugar Hill and
Peaks Downs, with far-
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