Final steps of 2022: the Silchester Trail, 7 miles, easy

Calendar

When:

December 31, 2022 @ 10:30 am

2022-12-31T10:30:00+00:00

2022-12-31T10:45:00+00:00

Where:

Bramley station
Bramley
Bramley, Tadley RG26 5AG
UK

Contact:

Shannon

Walk

Circular easy gentle pace public transport Walk Winter Staycation

The final walk of 2022 will be a 7-mile circular walk from Bramley, which follows the route of the Silchester Trail, including parts of the Iron Age settlement (and later Roman town) Calleva Atrebatum.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle. Ascent: 77m.

Walk details

The walk heads northeast out of Bramley, before crossing the railway at Clapper’s Farm and proceeding through the “Park Pale” towards Calleva Atrebatum. Passing the 12th century Church of St Mary the Virgin, we’ll stop for lunch outside the amphitheatre, before touring the northern edge of the site, including sections of the Roman town wall which are still standing.

The route then heads south from the western edge of the town wall, via the hamlet of Three Ashes and the Bramley Frith woodland, and back to Bramley, where there may be the option to stop for a drink at the Bramley Inn (space permitting).

Travel details

By public transport

If travelling from Reading, please get the 10:07 train to Bramley (Hampshire), arriving at 10:26. If the train is delayed, the start of the walk will be too. Trains back to Reading run every 30 minutes.

By car

There is no car park at Bramley station, but there is a free car park on Jibbs Meadow just around the corner. Otherwise, please park legally and considerately nearby.

Notes

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.