Blackwater to Wokingham, 10 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

November 5, 2017 @ 10:40 am

2017-11-05T10:40:00+00:00

2017-11-05T10:55:00+00:00

Where:

Blackwater Railway Station

Contact:

Sam

Walk

moderate public transport Walk

A Sunday Train Station walk, on one of the few lines that doesn’t have Sunday Morning engineering works!

Meet outside Blackwater station in time for a 10:40 start. If coming by train, take the 10:18 departure from Reading (10:26 Wokingham), which arrives at Blackwater at 10:34.The walk leader will be on the train, so if the train is delayed, the start of the walk will be too. For anyone planning on driving to the walk, I would recommend parking at Wokingham Station (charges apply), then catching the train to Blackwater, so your car is waiting for you at the end.

We will follow the Blackwater Valley Path through Shepherds Meadow Nature Reserve and Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve. We will then follow tracks and paths towards Heath Pond. We will then make our way to Wokingham via Gorrick Plantation and a fruit farm.

Bring a packed lunch and something to drink. There will be a pub stop in Wokingham at the end of the walk.

Sat Nav: GU17 9AD or 51.3314 -0.7763

Grid Ref: SU853598

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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.