Saturday Stroll: The Woodcote Wander, 5 miles, easy/moderate

This 5-mile circular takes us north from Woodcote to Braziers Common and Checkendon Court.

This walk will be led by Alex.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Pace: gentle.

Walk details

Our walk starts in the village of Woodcote, in the Chiltern Hills. We head north out of Woodcote following a small section of the Chiltern Way leading us to Brazier's Common. After walking through Braziers Common (which in April/May time is blanketed in Blue Bells!) we turn south towards Checkendon Court, a country house built in the sixteenth century. We then have a small section of road walking (due to some over-enthusiastic cows encountered on the recce!) before passing through the grounds of The Oratory School and back into Woodcote.

There are some hills on this walk but we will take them at a gentle pace and appreciate the views the hills provide!

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading town centre take the X40 bus at 10:05 arriving at Woodcote war memorial at 10:32. The village hall is just across from the bus stop.

By car

There is free parking at Woodcote Village Hall.

Notes

• Please bring a drink and a snack.
• Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
• It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
• 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 of the walk in enough time to be helpful.