You don't have to be a Pilgrim ~ 2nd Day > 16 km / 10 miles
Details
Do this walk because - this is the second of three consecutive days walking from Reading to Basingstoke on the St James' Way.
(We're doing this hike with Variety is the Spice Meetup group.)
You are welcome to join us on any, or all, of the three days.
During 2026 we plan to continue to Winchester and on to Southampton to complete this section of the Camino de Santiago in England.
St James' Way, Reading to Southampton - British Pilgrimage Trust
Walk facts
Form: Linear walk from Mortimer railway station to Bramley railway station.
Distance: Approximately 16 km / 10 miles
Duration: Walking time circa 4.5 hours.
Grade: Easy/Moderate depending on the weather. The walk has a total ascent of 172m.
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.
Bramley - BBC Weather
Walk description
Starting from Mortimer station its a short walk to join St James' Way where we head for Calleva Atrebatum and can eat our packed lunch. Our walk includes a loop to Mortimer West End that can be taken before or after our break, depending how we feel on the day. If the weather is bad we can visit a local pub.
Next we'll set off across country for the second part of our journey that takes us to the historical village of Bramley, our destination for today.
At Bramley we may be tempted to nip into the Bramley Inn before catching the train and heading for home.
On Sundays the trains from Bramley to Mortimer/Reading are scheduled every 60 minutes with a travel time of 5 minutes to Mortimer and 19 minutes to Reading.
Meeting at
Mortimer Railway station. Please be there by 9.50am. The walk will start at 9.55am.
If you would like a lift from Reading station to the start of the walk please contact Carl R to check availability etc. The 7 seater vehicle will leave Reading promptly at 9.15am.
TRAVEL
by train
The day starts at Mortimer railway station but ends at Bramley station.
From London: buy a day Return to Bramley which will cover both journeys. It will cost £39.26 but with Groupsave or a Network Railcard, it's £26.13 (as of 17/11/25).
Catch the 8.49 am from London Paddington, arriving Mortimer station station at 9.50 am (change at Reading).
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.
AND FINALLY
- We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊