Ridgeway to Railway, 12 miles, moderate/challenging

Calendar

When:

April 28, 2024 @ 10:45 am – 4:00 pm

2024-04-28T10:45:00+01:00

2024-04-28T16:00:00+01:00

Where:

Goring and Streatley station,
Gatehampton Rd
Goring, Reading RG8 0EP
UK

Contact:

Andrew K

07851193537

Walk

Linear medium pace moderate/challenging public transport Walk

This 12-mile linear walk from Goring will journey along the historic Ridgeway, before following the old railway line back into Didcot.

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: medium. Ascent: 250m.

NOTE: The route has been modified slightly from that originally advertised, reducing it from 14 to 12 miles.

Walk details

From Goring we will cross the bridge over to Streatley. Going out of Streatley we will follow Rectory Road until it becomes the Ridgeway.

We’ll be following the Ridgeway – Britain’s oldest road – for several miles, before heading down towards Blewbury.

Once in Blewbury we’ll make a stop at one of the village pubs for some much-needed refreshment. Afterwards we will make our way over to Upton before joining the path of the old railway embankment for the last couple of miles back to Didcot Parkway.

Travel details

By public transport

From Didcot, the 10.12 train arrives at Goring & Streatley at 10.22. From Reading, the 10.26 train arrives at Goring & Streatley at 10.38.

By car

Trains are hourly between Didcot and Goring & Streatley on Sundays, so there is an option to park your car at one end of the route and get the train either before the walk or after.

Notes

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
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.