Minley Woods, 7.5 miles, easy - Berkshire Walkers

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When:

August 19, 2021 @ 6:15 pm

2021-08-19T18:15:00+01:00

2021-08-19T18:30:00+01:00

Where:

Blackwater Train Station
Blackwater
Camberley GU17 9AH
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Jen H

Walk

Booking Required Circular easy limited spaces (12) public transport Walk

Walk details

This is a leisurely walk to Minley Woods, including heathland and woodland. We start from Blackwater station where we shall meet outside Platform 1. Firstly we shall walk through the town of Blackwater before entering Hawley Common. We will pick up the route via Hornley Common and make our way into Minley Woods. Minley Woods is home to Minley Manor, a Grade II listed country manor house. We shall cross back into Hawley Common, and pass back round Hawley Lake before heading back to the station.

UPDATE: Please bring a headtorch or torch if you have one as it’s possible that it will be getting dark towards the end of the walk. The last couple of miles of the walk will be on good paths.

Travel details

If catching the train from Reading, please take the 17.50 departure which arrives at Blackwater at 18.12.

There is a car park adjacent to Platform 1 which is free after 19:00, but charges apply before then.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
You must follow all safety advice given by the walk leader.
It is recommended that you bring hand sanitizer or gloves in case you need to touch gates/stiles/etc.
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 drink and a snack.
If it’s a rainy day, please bring waterproofs.
Please bring a headtorch or torch if you have one.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

This walk is limited to 12 walkers including the walk leader.
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.
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 use the link in your walk booking confirmation email so that we can make your place available to someone else.
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.