Bramley Circular via Silchester, 6.9 miles, leisurely

A gentle paced 7-mile circular walk from Bramley, which follows the route of the Silchester Trail, including parts of the Iron Age settlement (and later Roman town) Calleva Atrebatum.

Ascent: 75m.

This walk will be led by Shannon.

Website link: https://www.meetup.com/berkshirewalkers/events/305085827/

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Walk details

We'll meet outside Bramley station. There is a bakery next door if anyone needs to buy lunch before we start walking. We'll head north out of Bramley, before turning west, and crossing the railway at Clapper’s Farm, heading towards Calleva Atrebatum. We'll pass the 12th century Church of St Mary the Virgin and stop for lunch outside the amphitheatre. After lunch we'll tour the northern edge of the site, including sections of the Roman town wall which are still standing. We'll then head back towards Bramley via the hamlet of Three Ashes and the Bramley Frith woodland.

Travel by public transport

If coming from Reading, catch the direct 10:07 Great Western Railway train which arrives into Bramley at 10:26.

Travel by car

There is no car park at Bramley station so please park legally and considerately nearby.

Advice

• Please bring a packed lunch.
• It will be muddy, please wear boots.
• There are no toilets on this walk route.

Dogs

Dogs allowed provided they are kept on a lead at all times.

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.