Theale to Goring and Streatley, 9.7 miles, leisurely

Today's walk will take us from Theale to Goring & Streatley via Sulham Wood and the River Thames. Starting at Theale station, we'll walk through Theale village and past IKEA before walking through Harefield Copse and Sulham Wood. From here, we'll then Pangbourne and the River Thames towards our lunch stop at The Greyhound Inn. After lunch, we'll walk through Whitchurch before turning onto Hartslock Bridleway to walk along the Thames Path to walk through the wooded area alongside the River Thames. This footpath will take you into Goring & Streatley, where we'll make our way to our finishing point at Goring & Streatley station. For those who want a pint at the end of the walk, we’ll be stopping at The Miller of Mansfield, which is a short walk from the station.

Ascent: 96m.

This walk will be led by Michael.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

TRAINS:

If you're travelling from Reading, the recommended train to get is the 10:33 GWR services that arrives in Theale at 10:40. If you're travelling from Newbury, the recommended train to get is the 10:15 GWR service that arrives in Theale at 10:33.

DRIVING:

Both Theale and Goring & Streatley have good sized car parks, where parking fees apply at both. Please note, that because this is a linear walk, you'll have to park at either the start or the end, and then take the train to/from the start/finishing point.

DOGS:

Dogs are welcome on this walk as long as they're well behaved.

WEATHER:

On the day that this walk is taking place, the weather's expected to be extremely warm and sunny. Please make sure to bring enough liquids to last the walk as well as sun cream and hats.

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.