What we’re about
The Berkshire Walkers are a walking and social group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s and is part of The Ramblers.
We are based in Berkshire, mainly around Reading, Newbury and Slough, and provide walks at a variety of lengths on weekends and summer evenings. We also have regular socials such as pub meets, meals out, ten-pin bowling and trips to museums and places of interest. All are welcome to join the Berkshire Walkers for a walk, whether you are already a keen walker, or just starting down the path.
Your first three walks are FREE for new members. We are part of the Ramblers and we are always keen to meet new members. You can join here.
Annual membership is exceptionally reasonable (just over £3pm on Direct Debit). Membership also gives you access to our social events that aren't advertised on Meetup and socials happen at least two-three times a month. With membership, you can also join any of the other 500 Ramblers groups, including other Berkshire groups and those nearby in Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire.
Joining The Ramblers in general brings all the benefits of being part of the UK's largest walking organisation, with discounts available in many walking shops (e.g. 15% at Cotswold Outdoor). You will also receive a magazine 4 times a year, about walking in the UK and things that affect your rights to walk through our amazing and varied countryside. Your membership fees also contribute to The Ramblers' efforts to promote walking as a healthy pastime, to campaign for access and to fight for maintained access to our rights of way. What's not to like?
Not all our members are on Meetup, so there will be more people on walks than are shown on Meetup. For a general idea, we typically get 10–20 people on our walks. Please note that our social events are not usually listed on Meetup: our socials are for our walkers only (including those new to the group with an interest in joining), and can be found on our website.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Summer stroll round the parks of Wokingham, 5.75 miles, leisurelyWokingham railway station, Wokingham
This 5.75 mile medium paced evening walk will take us round the parks and a nature reserve in Wokingham.
This walk will be led by Aaron F.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Walk details: The walk will start outside the main entrance of Wokingham Train Station. From there we will head through Woosehill Meadows. We will then go through the Woodland section of Joel Park before walking through Cantley Park. The walk then takes us round Keephatch Nature Reserve before walking back via the other side of Cantley Park. We will then walk through St Paul's Church before returning to the train station.
Travel details: by public transport: If travelling by train from Reading you can get the 1809 train from Reading arriving at Wokingham at 18.23.
By car: If travelling by car you can pay to park in the station car park. There are also several pay and display car parks in the town centre. You may be able to park in some of the roads near the station but please check for any parking restrictions.
Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.
- Rocks, Swans, and a Castle – Exploring the Isle of PurbeckSwanage Youth Hostel , BH19 2BS
We’re going to the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, an area rich in natural beauty, history, and geology.
Despite the name, Purbeck is not an island (although with the sea on two sides and Poole Harbour on a third, it sometimes feels like one). The area’s unique geology makes it a magnet for fossil hunters and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The UK’s longest National Trail, the South West Coast Path, passes around Purbeck and forms the backbone of two of the planned walks. We’ll arrive in the seaside resort of Swanage, the largest town in the area, on Friday night, for three days of walking on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
For more details, see the Berkshire Walkers website.
Please note, you must be a member of the Ramblers to attend this event for insurance reasons.
- Pangbourne to Sulham and back! 8 miles, leisurely (BOOKING_REQUIRED)Pangbourne Railway Station. , Pangbourne
An 8 mile circular walk from Pangbourne.
This walk requires advance booking via Meetup and is limited to 15 walkers. Please do not turn up without booking, only sign up if you intend to come, and cancel in good time if you can no longer attend so that someone else can take your place.
Pace: gentle.
This walk will be led by Matthew C.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Walk details
This walk will lead from Pangbourne to Springs Farm and out to Purley Rise. We will follow the road down to Beech Road where we will follow the woodland. We might stop for lunch at the crossroads there. There we will come out of the woodlands at the top of Pierces Hill, Tilehurst. From that point we will do a loop back through Purley on Thames back through to Purley Rise, past Beech Road and follow the road back to Pangbourne. This is a leisurely walk - it might be muddy at the start but then it will descend into woodlands and then back to the road to Pangbourne. It is a relatively flat walk with no hills.
Travel details
By public transport
Please travel on the 10.50am departure from Reading if travelling by train.
By car
Pay-by-app parking is available at Pangbourne station.
Dogs
Assistance dogs only on this walk.
Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.
- Lardon Chase evening circular, 4.2 miles, leisurelyGoring and Streatley station, Oxfordshire
Today’s evening circular walk takes us up Lardon Chase as well as the adjacent woods. Starting at Goring & Streatley station, we’ll walk though Goring before crossing over the River Thames into Streatley before heading towards Streatley Hill. We’ll then right onto the side road towards Lardon Chase, which we’ll walk up before turning left towards the car park. Once there, we’ll walk through it towards the road to cross over onto another footpath and walk through the woods, and at the end of it, we’ll walk down the hill and follow the footpath almost to the road, at which point to turn left onto a footpath that takes you parallel to it. After walking along this road, we’ll then turn right onto the footpath to take you past some houses and onto a dirt road to take us back into Streatley. We’ll then walk back the same way back to the station, and if time allows, we’ll be stopping off at The Miller of Mansfield pub for those who want a pint.
Ascent: 134m.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
TRAINS:
The recommended train to get is the 17:59 GWR service that arrives at Goring & Streatley at 18:12.
DRIVING:
Goring & Streatley station has a fair size car park, where parking fees apply.
DOGS:
Dogs are welcome on this walk as long as they're kept under control.
Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.
