Hambleden Circular, 9 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

April 18, 2021 @ 11:10 am

2021-04-18T11:10:00+01:00

2021-04-18T11:25:00+01:00

Where:

Hambleden Mill End Car Park

Contact:

Irina

Walk

Booking Required Limited Spaces (14) moderate Walk

This walk is limited to 14 walkers + the walk leader.
Do not turn up for a walk without prior booking, else we will have to turn you away
Follow all safety advice given by the walk leader
It is recommended you bring hand sanitizer or gloves in case you need to touch gates/stiles/etc
If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.

Irina will be leading this walk of two halves, the first half a moderately challenging hike up the forest paths into the Chiltern Hills and the latter a gentle stroll back along the Chiltern Way which we will pick up at Skirmett.

We will meet at the Hambleden Mill End car park (RG9 6TL). For those driving, please note that charges apply both here and at the car park in Hambleden village. It may be possible to park on Pheasant’s Hill Frieth which is the road behind the church but this will likely be busy on a Sunday.

For those arriving from the direction of Reading, the no. 800 bus departs Friar Street at 10:15 and arrives at Hambleden Mill End at 11:00, from there it’s a short walk to the start point above.

We should be rewarded with glorious views down into the valleys, through peaceful woodland, a glimpse of the windmill at Turville (thankfully without the steep ascent to it this time as we’re still fresh out of winter lockdown…) and lots of playful lambs frolicking in the fields!

Walking boots are recommended, as well as the usual: plenty of water, packed lunch and a warm layer for the second part of the walk when it may feel chilly.

Buses back to Reading run at approximately quarter past the hour during the afternoon.

Book a place on this walk by completing the Google Form. We will only use the contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk, or to share if requested with NHS Test and Trace.

If after booking, you need to cancel your place on the walk, please email walking@berkshirewalkers.co.uk so that we can make your place available to someone else.

Please only contact the leader with queries about the walk or if you are delayed on the day.

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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.