If you're Goring down to the woods today..., 12 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

August 4, 2019 @ 10:45 am

2019-08-04T10:45:00+01:00

2019-08-04T11:00:00+01:00

Where:

Goring & Streatley Railway Station

Contact:

Mark B

Walk

moderate public transport River Thames Walk Woodland

This circular walk will commence from Goring and Streatley railway station at 10:45. This is shortly after the arrival of the 10:23 from Reading, which arrives at 10:36. The walk leader will be on this train so if this train is delayed, the start of the walk will also be delayed.

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 make our way up to Great Chalk Wood. This is the first of five woods on this walk. We then proceed to Woodcote – via Blackbirds Bottom and Little Oaken Wood – where we will have our first pub stop.

We then make our way back to Goring via Dean Wood, High Wood, Grigg’s Wood and the Chiltern Way. If time allows we will have a second pub stop here.

This walk will be a mixture of shady woodland, paths and meadows and will include some great views. There are a couple of steep climbs, but these are only very short.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.

Sat Nav: RG8 0EW or 51.5211 -1.1327

Grid Ref: SU602806

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.
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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.