New Year's Walk around Reading, 4 miles, leisurely

A 4 mile walk around central Reading, including a visit to the Abbey Ruins.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Walk details

Starting out from Reading South side train station meeting outside the Three Guineas, we will wander across Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins, along the canal and head up towards Reading University, taking in all the beautiful sites, old buildings, round the museum and round the lake, then back down towards Reading Station via a pub on the way down.

Travel details

By public transport

Reading is easily reached by train or bus from many directions.

The replacement walk leader will be travelling by train from Newbury. If the trains are delayed the start of the walk may be as well.

By car

Please use one of the many car parks available in central Reading if travelling by car, where charges will apply.

Dogs

Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

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.