Aldermaston Circular, 9 miles, easy

Calendar

When:

October 23, 2021 @ 10:30 am

2021-10-23T10:30:00+01:00

2021-10-23T10:45:00+01:00

Where:

Aldermaston Station - Westbound Side

Contact:

Emerson

Walk

Booking Required Circular easy limited spaces (12) public transport Walk

This is an easy circular walk from Aldermaston station taking in the Kennet and Avon Canal, the local countryside and a pub stop near the end.

Walk details

We will start by walking east along the Kennet and Avon Canal until Tyle Mill. There will then be a short stretch of road walking to Sulhamstead where will pick up the path heading back to Aldermaston. Before the pub there will be a lunch stop. The pub stop will be at the Hind’s Head. The final part of the walk is just over 1 ½ miles back to Aldermaston station.

Travel details

If coming from Reading, please take the 10:12am departure which arrives at Aldermaton at 10:24am.

Trains run approximately every hour to Reading and Newbury.

Parking is available at the station.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or ‘thanks’!
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
If it’s a rainy day, please bring waterproofs.
If it’s a hot sunny day, please bring plenty of water and wear sun cream and a sun hat!
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

This walk is limited to 12 walkers including the walk leader.
Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

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Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.