What we’re about
The Berkshire Walkers are a walking and social group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s and is part of The Ramblers.
We are based in Berkshire, mainly around Reading, Newbury and Slough, and provide walks at a variety of lengths on weekends and summer evenings. We also have regular socials such as pub meets, meals out, ten-pin bowling and trips to museums and places of interest. All are welcome to join the Berkshire Walkers for a walk, whether you are already a keen walker, or just starting down the path.
Your first three walks are FREE for new members. We are part of the Ramblers and we are always keen to meet new members. You can join here.
Annual membership is exceptionally reasonable (just over £3pm on Direct Debit). Membership also gives you access to our social events that aren't advertised on Meetup and socials happen at least two-three times a month. With membership, you can also join any of the other 500 Ramblers groups, including other Berkshire groups and those nearby in Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire.
Joining The Ramblers in general brings all the benefits of being part of the UK's largest walking organisation, with discounts available in many walking shops (e.g. 15% at Cotswold Outdoor). You will also receive a magazine 4 times a year, about walking in the UK and things that affect your rights to walk through our amazing and varied countryside. Your membership fees also contribute to The Ramblers' efforts to promote walking as a healthy pastime, to campaign for access and to fight for maintained access to our rights of way. What's not to like?
Not all our members are on Meetup, so there will be more people on walks than are shown on Meetup. For a general idea, we typically get 10–20 people on our walks. Please note that our social events are not usually listed on Meetup: our socials are for our walkers only (including those new to the group with an interest in joining), and can be found on our website.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Didcot to Dorchester Circular, 13.7 miles, moderateDidcot Parkway Station, Didcot
This scenic walk will take us through some of Oxfordshire's scenic villages between Didcot and the River Thames.
This walk will be led by Michael.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Pace: medium. Ascent: 82m.
Walk details
Today's circular walk will take us through some of Oxfordshire’s quintessential villages between Didcot and the River Thames. Starting at Didcot Parkway station, we'll briefly walk parallel to the railway to leave Didcot to pass through Long Wittenham and towards the Thames Path. Once there, we’ll follow it towards Dorchester On Thames, where we'll divert away from the Thames path towards, and after passing through it, we’ll briefly walk along it again before walking through Little Wittenham. From here, we head back into Didcot, where we’ll stop off at The Prince of Wales for those who want a pint.
If people want a slightly shorter walk, there's the option to cut out the diversion towards Dorchester On Thames, which will reduce the walk to around 12 miles.
Travel details
By public transport
The recommended train from Reading is the 09:47 GWR service, which arrives at Didcot Parkway at 10:01.
By car
Didcot Parkway station has a couple of large car parks, where parking fees apply.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
- 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 of the walk in enough time to be helpful.
- Choco-War(grave): A New Hope, 7 miles, easyWargrave Station, RG10 8EU
We start our chocolate journey in a village not so far away…(and battle Galactic forces to make our way to Henley over the next 7 miles!)
This walk will be led by Jack & Angela.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Pace: medium.
Walk details
(To the tune of Star Wars opening theme music.)
It's back! The chocolate café series has returned to the cold dark winter of 2024/25!
It is a period of chocolate deprivation. Evil forces have conspired to deny our walking heroes the chance at chocolate happiness.
Landing up in Wargrave, our walkers must venture through the fields leading up to Cockpole Green, and then pass through Hatchgate Farm before briefly braving the traffic of Remenham Hill.
Our walkers must then race through Woodside Farm and Remenham Hill to the Henley Chocolate Café endpoint to seek solace with a warm chocolatey drink!
Travel details
By public transport
If coming from Reading, please get the 09:56 train to Twyford and change here to get the 10:15 getting into Wargrave at 10:19.
If parking up at Henley, please get the 10:30 train which gets into Wargrave at 10:37.
If any of these trains are delayed, the start of the walk will also be delayed.
By car
Free parking at Wargrave station (you'll need to take the train back at the end of the walk as it's linear). Alternatively, park at Henley station (charges apply) and get the train to the start point.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
- Please contact the leaders 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 of the walk in enough time to be helpful.
- Windsor & District Ramblers - Eton Wick, Boveney and the Rowing Lake - 6 MilesEton Wick Village Hall, Eton Wick
## A walk preceding the Area AGM, led by Windsor & District Ramblers
This longer walk sets off along the Thames Path, past Boveney Church and around the Dorney Rowing Lake. We then cut across to the Jubilee River and back across Dorney Common. Bring a drink and snack.
Signup on meetup hereFor those travelling to Eton Wick by public transport.
There is a bus number 15 from Slough, Wellington Street stop Y ( fairly close to Slough Railway Station) to Eton Wick at 9.10 or 10.10. journey time is 16 minutes.For those travelling to Eton Wick by Car
There is plenty of free parking in front of the village hall, in the recreation ground car park next to the village hall or in the surrounding village roads.Not open