Dawdle around Didcot, 7 miles, easy

Calendar

When:

January 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am

2022-01-09T10:30:00+00:00

2022-01-09T10:45:00+00:00

Where:

Didcot Parkway Station
Didcot OX11 7NR
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Jason

Walk

Booking Required Circular easy public transport Walk

An easy walk from Didcot Parkway station, out into the countryside around Didcot. A brush past the Wittenham Clumps and into Long Wittenham before returning to the start point at Didcot Parkway Station.

Walk details

We will start this walk with us heading out from the station and going north past Ladygrove Lakes. After leaving the sights of Didcot behind us we make our way out into the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Stopping at a suitable location to enjoy the views and the contents of our lunchboxes!

With Didcot Power Station no longer looming over us since its demolition (the Oxfordshire landscape will not look the same without them!) we will head towards the Wittenham Clumps. Brushing past the clumps we will walk to Long Wittenham with the option of a stop for a drink in The Plough pub.

Once suitably refreshed we will start our walk back to Didcot. Walking close to the Power Station we can see how big these monster chimneys really are! Heading back into Didcot we join the urban sprawl of housing estates that have popped up over the last 10–15 years.

Travel details

By public transport

If you are coming from Reading, take the 10.12am train which will arrive at Didcot Parkway station for 10.25am. If the train is late, the start of the walk will be too.

By car

Parking is available at Didcot Parkway station but charges are applicable.

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.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

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.