Pangbourne Circular, 10.5 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

November 21, 2021 @ 10:35 am

2021-11-21T10:35:00+00:00

2021-11-21T10:50:00+00:00

Where:

Pangbourne Station

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Emerson

Walk

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

This 10.5 mile walk from Pangbourne and includes a walk along the Thames, woods, fields and a pub stop.

Walk details

We will start by walking north through Whitchurch-on-Thames joining Hartslock Bridleway, walking alongside the Thames until we reach Hartslock nature reserve. At this point we head away from the Thames to walk through a forest and on quiet roads. During this part of the walk we will have lunch before arriving at Whitchurch Hill, which is where we will have our pub stop. After suitable refreshment we will walk through another wood before returning to Whitchurch-on-Thames and Pangbourne. There is the option of another pub stop at the end.

Travel details

We will meet outside of Pangbourne station at 10:35, which is just after the 10:25 from Reading is due to arrive.

Car parking options include the station or Station Road car park a few minutes walk from the station.

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

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.
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.