Stoke Row, 10 miles, moderate - Berkshire Walkers

Calendar

When:

August 15, 2021 @ 10:30 am

2021-08-15T10:30:00+01:00

2021-08-15T10:45:00+01:00

Where:

Maharajah's well
Stoke Row
Henley-on-Thames RG9 5QH
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Claire A

Walk

Booking Required Circular Limited Spaces (20) moderate Walk

A ten mile circular route exploring the Chiltern Hills and woods around Stoke Row.

Walk details

This 10 mile circular walk starts in the quiet village of Stoke Row, nestled in the Chiltern Hills.

We walk away from the village towards Bush Wood, winding our way through the countryside and fields towards Highmoor. There will be one or two steep gradients on this walk and if there has been any significant rainfall, it could be muddy, please do make sure you wear appropriate footwear.

We will continue our journey through several more woods and fields before arriving at Kingwood Common, shortly afterwards we will find an appropriate stopping point for lunch. Once suitably refreshed, we will head towards Checkendon through the woods and past the equestrian centre where it is likely that we will encounter some horses.

The plan will be to stop at the Black Horse in Checkendon shortly before the end of the walk for liquid refreshment where they have a range of drinks available.

Travel details

The starting point for this walk is not accessible by public transport, please car share where you can and park considerately in the village. Meet at the Maharajah’s well at 10:30am.

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 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 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.
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.