Blooming Goring in springtime, 8 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

April 30, 2022 @ 11:15 am

2022-04-30T11:15:00+01:00

2022-04-30T11:30:00+01:00

Where:

Goring and Streatley station
RG8 0EP

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Mark Bell

Walk

Booking Required Circular medium pace moderate public transport Walk

This 8-mile circular walk from Goring takes us through paths, meadows and woodland and will include some great views and spring flowers.

Booking is required for this walk, via the form here.

Pace: medium. Ascent: 206m.

Walk details

From the station we will make our way towards the Thames path, passing the former home of George Michael. After following the path for a mile and a half we will ascend away from the river and have great views for our early lunch stop. We will then make our way to Hill Bottom and the first of our pub stops at the Sun Inn.

Suitably refreshed, we will then make our way back to Goring via paths and meadows, joining the Chiltern Way at the Great Chalk Wood. For those not wishing to dash off we will have a second pub stop here.

This walk will be a mixture of paths, meadows and woodland and will include some great views. Hopefully we will also see both bluebells and rapeseed flowers in bloom. There are a couple of steep climbs, but these are only very short.

Travel details

By public transport

The walk begins shortly after the arrival of the 10:52 train from Reading, which arrives at 11:04. The walk leader will not be on this train – however if this train is delayed, the start of the walk will also be delayed.

By car

There is car parking available at the station, where charges will probably apply.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

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.