Town and Gown, 9.5 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

October 24, 2021 @ 10:15 am

2021-10-24T10:15:00+01:00

2021-10-24T10:30:00+01:00

Where:

Slough Station

Contact:

Cherry

Walk

Booking Required Limited Spaces (20) moderate public transport Views Walk

This 9.5-mile circular walk from Slough takes us from the town to the spires of Eton and back, via parkland, riverside and fields.

Walk details

A walk of contrasts! After making our way through the urban jungle of Slough, we’ll hit parkland with autumn colours and views of Windsor Castle, then head along the Jubilee and Thames rivers. After lunch, there’s the option of a pub stop in Eton, before we go back to Slough station. Most of this walk is paths which should not be too muddy but there are a couple of fields so expect wet grass, cows etc and wear suitable footwear.

Travel details

Train (Reading-Paddington line) or bus. We’ll wait for the 9.52am train from Reading (due to arrive 10.14am).

Car parking options include station (£5.90) or Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre (£2).

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.
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 20 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.

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.