About us
Welcome to the Berkshire Walkers (BWs). The BW group is a part of the Ramblers, a national charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known walking places. The Ramblers are committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers. The Ramblers lead the way, and the walks, for a vibrant community united by the joys of walking, helping everyone get more out of their walks.
All participants of all group events are required to adhere to our Group Charter and Ramblers Values - https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/conduct-and-safeguarding/
You can enjoy 3 taster walks with the Berkshire Walkers for FREE, after which you are required to become a member. Annual membership is exceptionally reasonable (just over £3.50pm on Direct Debit).
With membership, you can also join any of the other 500 Rambler groups, including other Berkshire groups and those nearby in Surrey, Sussex, Oxford, and Hampshire. What's not to like! Find out how to join here: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/join-group/
Groups are run entirely by local volunteers. Local group activities can include inspecting and maintaining paths, organising group walks or running local campaigns. Each group is run by an elected committee giving members ownership of what we do locally. We have over 100,000 members.
Please note: we list a full event programme on our website of walks, socials and trips: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
Upcoming events
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Sunday Stroll: Harwell, 5 miles, Leisurely
Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX, GBThis 5-mile circular walk explores the landscapes around Harwell Campus and East Hendred Down, combining cutting-edge science with classic Oxfordshire countryside.
We begin at Harwell Campus, one of the UK’s leading science and innovation centres, home to world-renowned facilities such as the Science and Technology Facilities Council and major research infrastructure including the Diamond Light Source. As we leave the campus behind, we head west towards Ardington, passing near East Hendred and gradually exchanging laboratories and research buildings for open fields and wide views.
Turning towards the ancient trackway of the The Ridgeway, we enjoy the views before avoiding the steep climb and instead following the gentler contours of East Hendred Down.
We then loop back towards Harwell Campus, skirting its boundary and reflecting on the contrast between this peaceful rural landscape and the world-class scientific work taking place just beyond the hedgerows, before returning to our starting point.
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time: 12:00 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: N/A
Type: circularUnfortunately, there is no public transport to Harwell Campus on a Sunday.
There is lots of free parking on Harwell Campus.
Our meeting point (Morrisons Daily) has a car park.Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
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Pie Hard: Pi Day Edition
The Catherine Wheel, 35 Cheap Street, RG14 5DB, Newbury, GBJoin the Berkshire Walkers Social Secretary for a few drinks as well as some food for a pie-related social at The Catherine Wheel, which has served a wide range of award winning pies for many years. This’ll also be a great opportunity for walkers, whether they’re experienced or new, to share any ideas for walks and socials in the next few months. Feel free to join from 19:00 onwards for drinks and/or food, and please show your interest via here on Meetup.
The menu can be found here: https://thecatherinewheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Main-Menu-September.pdf.
9 attendees
Past events
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