About us
Welcome to the Berkshire Walkers (BWs). The BW group is a part of the Ramblers, a national charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known walking places. The Ramblers are committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers. The Ramblers lead the way, and the walks, for a vibrant community united by the joys of walking, helping everyone get more out of their walks.
All participants of all group events are required to adhere to our Group Charter and Ramblers Values - https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/conduct-and-safeguarding/
You can enjoy 3 taster walks with the Berkshire Walkers for FREE, after which you are required to become a member. Annual membership is exceptionally reasonable (just over £3.50pm on Direct Debit).
With membership, you can also join any of the other 500 Rambler groups, including other Berkshire groups and those nearby in Surrey, Sussex, Oxford, and Hampshire. What's not to like! Find out how to join here: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/join-group/
Groups are run entirely by local volunteers. Local group activities can include inspecting and maintaining paths, organising group walks or running local campaigns. Each group is run by an elected committee giving members ownership of what we do locally. We have over 100,000 members.
Please note: we list a full event programme on our website of walks, socials and trips: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
Upcoming events
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Independence day: Greenham edition, 8.4 miles, Moderate
Newbury railway station, RG14 5YA, Newbury, GB2026 marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, so to mark this, we’ll be doing a circular walk around Greenham Common. Starting at Newbury station, we’ll head towards Stroud Green via Burger King before heading Greenham Common via St Mary's church, Greenham. Here, we’ll head into Greenham Common to do a loop of both Greenham and Crookham Commons, where we plan to have lunch at the control tower. After completing this loop, we’ll head along Greenham Road to head back towards Newbury station and finish the walk. For those who want a pint at the end of the walk, we’ll be stopping off at The Dolphin, which is a short walk from the station.
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Start time: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time: 2:45 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent: 55m / 180ft
Type: circularTRAINS:
The recommended train to get from Reading is the 10:33 GWR service that arrives in Newbury at 10:54.DRIVING:
Newbury station has a good size car park, where parking fees apply. Please note, that the walk starts from the SOUTH side of the station, so please allow enough time to park and get across the station.DOGS:
Dogs are welcome on this walk as long as they're well behaved.Features
Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendlyI
ntroductory walk
No car neededPlease see our website for more information about the group.
10 attendees
Reading evening circular, 4.1 miles, Leisurely
Reading, RG1 8BB, GBToday’s evening walk takes us around Reading and Caversham. Starting at Reading station, we’ll pass Forbury Gardens, Reading Abbey and the Kennet & Avon Canal towards the River Thames, where we turn towards King's Meadow. After this, we’ll cross over the salmon ladder to walk across View Island, which we cross towards Hill Meadow and Christchurch Meadows. At the latter of these, we walk through towards Caversham Bridge, which we loop back on ourselves to return to our finishing point at Reading station. For those who want a pub stop at this point, we’ll be stopping at The Three Guineas, which is next to the station.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Start time: 6:30 pm
Estimated finish time: 8:30 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 6.6km / 4.1miA
scent: 5m / 16ft
Type: circularTRAINS:
If getting the train in from Reading, please leave enough time to meet the group.DRIVING:
If you plan to drive into Reading, please park at the car park on the north side of the station. Please note, that the walk starts on the SOUTH side of the station.DOGS:
Dogs are allowed on this walk as long as they're well behaved.Features
- Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
- Toilets available
- Accessible by public transport
- Car parking available
- Dog friendly
- Introductory walk
- No car needed
- Family-Friendly
Please see our website for more information about the group.
5 attendees
Past events
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