THE RAMBLERS - EAST BERKS GROUP WALKS PROGRAMME: May – August 2019. In this programme: finish the Ridgeway coach walk and start North Downs Way: 76 walks including 2 Saturday walks, 2 coach trips, 3 evening walks,

3 Bank Holiday weekend walks, 9 leisurely and 8 Strollathons.

Contacts: Chairman Phil Smith 07818 443390 EBR Committee EastBerksRamblers.org; go to Home; then “Contacts". Everyone is very welcome to walk with East Berks Ramblers.

Under 18s and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that you are fit enough and have suitable footwear, clothing, food and drink for the walk you intend to join. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. For your own safety please abide by the advice and guidelines issued by organisers and the instructions of the walk leader. Be aware that you walk at your own risk, and that it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and minimise the potential for accidents to occur. Please carry an emergency phone number. If the weather is / has been bad, please check the website to see if the walk has been cancelled or amended. Extra walks, and changes to walks, may be found on the EBR website.

Grid Ref. Time Date Walk Description and Details Post code Class Distance Wednesday 10:15 AM Pinkneys Green SU 854 816 01 May Moderate Walk across Pinkneys Green to Hindhay Lane with views across to SL6 6QE nearest Windsor Caste returning via Malders lane. Start: Pinkneys Green NT car park. Undulating Leader: Christine B and Val S. 01628 627161 or 01628 639552 4.0 miles

Azaleas in the Valley Gardens SU 978 722 9:15 AM NOTE TIME A walk through visiting the Valley Gardens where TW20 0XU the azaleas should be in bloom. NOTE the early start, to facilitate Moderate parking. Start at Bishop's Gate, park on the left approaching the gate. Take the A308 from Windsor towards Staines. After passing through at a mini-roundabout take the A328 towards Englefield Green. At the top of the hill turn right into Castle Hill Road then right into Bishopsgate Road. Parking is half a mile on the left. Mostly flat Leader: Phil S. 07818 443390 6.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Lower Shiplake and the Lock SU 762 786 05 May Moderate A walk through Lower Shiplake and along the and back RG9 4DN passing Shiplake College. No. 14 RfP Red Book. Start: Playing field car park at Memorial Hall, Memorial Avenue, Shiplake. Mainly flat Leader: Viv W. 01189 34284 or 07762 320260 3.5 miles 10:15 AM Around SU 890 811 Moderate From the new bridge to Boulter's Island to Taplow, including Guards SL6 1RF Island Park. Start: St Ives Road, free parking by Town Hall. Entrance to CP on Park Street, or park in St Ives Rd. Short easy Leader: Mary W. 01628 673118 or 07599 295506 6.0 miles climbs Monday 10:00 AM May Bank Holiday Mystery Walk from SU 785 865 06 May Moderate A hilly walk in the Chilterns. Bring food and drink for the day. Circa 10 RG9 6RP miles. A variation of the March 2019 walk to "catch" the bluebells in Adams Wood. Start: Start Car park behind the Stag and Huntsman PH in Hambleden village. Hilly Leader: Gail C 07733 087217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Hodgedale Lane and Prospect Hill SU 852 840 08 May Moderate Along the Thames and then uphill for fine views across the valley. SL6 5NB Start: Hurley Village car park, opposite the church. one hill Leader: Jackie J. 01753 852567 5.0 miles 8:00 AM Wendover to Ivinghoe SU 892 799 Moderate Our 8th and final leg of The Ridgeway starts at Wendover railway SL6 1DX station. Our journey takes in Tring Park, The Grand Union Canal and a number of ridges before reaching our destination of Ivinghoe Beacon. After enjoying the views, including the chalk lion at Whipsnade, we take a 20 minute walk to Ivinghoe Beacon NT car park to board our coach. Remember to bring sufficient food, drinks and suitable clothing for the day. Start: Usual start from Braywick Road, (A308) Maidenhead. Please park in public car park - £5.50 (or £5 with Advantage card), however (only) if you intend to eat or drink in the Toby Carvery you may leave your car in the carvery car park. Fare is £14. Cheques payable to E.B.R. to Chris Roper. 07793 739 732 (Chris) [email protected] Hilly Leader: Chris and Nigel R. 07793 739732 or 07872 558664 11.5 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Strollathon: Moor to Cookham Weir SU 893 854 09 May Easy Through Cookham High St. /churchyard. Stop at Spencer's grave. SL6 9SB nearest Under the bridge into hotel grounds (coffee available). Cross the Thames and walk to the weir and return via the High St. For EBR members and friends only. Start: Park on Cookham Moor NT car park. (Free to NT members) Flat Strollathon Leader: Anne and Arthur L. 01628 663377 2.2 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Great Common and Conker Alley SU 947 784 12 May Moderate Crossing Eton Great Common and then following the Thames Path SL4 6LU before returning along the edge of Common. Start: Lay-by near shops at Flat Leader: Alma R. 07817 607261 or 01628 781827 4.0 miles 10:00 AM and SU 878 789 Moderate Flat walk except for one short climb. Walking on some country SL6 3AA lanes/roads and over fields. Passing Ockwells Manor, St John's Church, Shottesbrooke and Lillibrooke Manor. Start: Ockwells Park Car Park, Cox Green, Maidenhead. Free parking. Mainly flat Leader: Malcolm S. 01628 826210 or 07733 426699 8.5 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Pitlands Farm and Weycock High Rd SU 822 794 15 May Leisurely A walk to . No. 10 Green Book RG10 9UR

Start: Lay- by A4

Continued Mainly flat Leader: Brenda C-S. 01753 868669 4.5 miles ..continued 10:00 AM Witheridge Hill and Greys Court SU 697 841 Moderate A beautiful walk along the outer edges of the Chilterns taking in RG9 5PF Shepherds Green and Greys Court then on to Deadman’s Lane and Devil's hill before returning to Witheridge Hill. Start: at the Rising Sun PH, Witheridge Hill. Hilly Leader: Andrew J. 07976 313970 7.7 miles Friday 10:15 AM Mental Health Awareness Walk SU 891 802 17 May Moderate We walk to Maidenhead Bridge, then cross over it and continue along SL6 1BN nearest the Thames Path, passing Brunel's Bridge and Bray Lock. Eventually we arrive at Bray Church and make our way back to . Start: Outside SportsAble, near Braywick Park Rear Car Park. Turn left at Toby Carvery and follow road onto unmade road, which is potholed, to car park, parking is limited. Mainly flat Leader: Malcolm S. 01628 826210 or 07733 426699 5.5 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Hillgrove Farm & Spade Oak Reach SU 893 852 19 May Moderate A walk taking in (good views), Cockmarsh, and the SL6 9SB nearest Thames Path. Start: at the N.T. car park on Cookham Moor. Fee payable for non-NT members. A few hills Leader: David B. 01628 634561 or 07748 574810 4.5 miles 10:00 AM Mystery Walk from Maidensgrove SU 718 887 Moderate A mystery walk from Maidensgrove. To include Nettlebed by request! RG9 6EY Bring food and drink for the day. Circa 10 miles. Start: parking considerately at the side of the road as you come up from Stonor. Note the postcode (RG9 6EY) will take you past the meeting point. Hilly Leader: Gail C 07733 087217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Littleworth Common and Dorney Wood SU 935 865 22 May Moderate A walk taking in Littleworth Common, and SL1 8PF Dorneywood. One moderate hill, one awkward stile. 1 hill Start: Jolly Woodman, Littleworth Common.

Leader: Anne and Arthur L. 01628 663377 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Pulpit Hill to Wendover and SP 833 045 Moderate A hilly walk through Hamden to Wendover and then back along the HP27 0NB Aylesbury Ring, through to Princes Risborough before returning uphill to the car park. Bring food and drink for the day. 1735 feet Start: Pulpit Hill CP, Longdown Hill, Lower Rd. Post code is ascent past the car park. Hilly Leader: John P. 01628 624490 or 07952 477781 12.6 miles Thursday 10:30 AM Hurley Lock Strollathon SU 825 840 23 May Easy After crossing the Thames there is a café (open at 11.00 a.m.) this is SL6 5NB 1/4 mile from the car park. Walk will continue to Temple bridge and return. There are several riverside seats en route. EBR members and friends only. Flat Start: Park in village car park Hurley (behind the church). Strollathon Leader: Anne and Arthur L. 01628 663377 2.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Wharf and Woolmans Wood SU 910 878 26 May Leisurely Circular walk crossing the meadows between and Cookham HP10 0PN

before climbing into the woodland and hill around Hedsor. 1 steep hill Start: Sports field car park at Wooburn Park, behind the Church. Continued.. Few stiles Leader: Anne and Arthur L. 01628 663377 3.5 miles ..continued 10:15 AM Lane End, and SU 806 918 Moderate Parts of the Round (in reverse), scenic views, Fingest church, a HP14 3ER frog in Skirmett, fields, woodland and a rather long hill. Start: Lane End car park. B482 from Marlow. Right after traffic lights in village Hilly Leader: Simon C-J. 07930 378837 7.0 miles Monday 10:00 AM Mystery Walk from Pangbourne SU 634 765 27 May Moderate Late May Bank Holiday Monday walk from Pangbourne. Circa 10 miles. RG8 7AN Bring food and drink for the day. Start: Pangbourne Main Car Park (with toilets) in station road next to The Elephant Hotel, access on the left opposite the luxury car show rooms. Currently free on Bank Holidays. (NOT the recreation grounds car park). Note: - Toll Bridge charge is 60 pence if travelling via Whitchurch rather than M4 junction 12.

Hilly Leader: Gail C 07733 087217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Great Common and Conker Alley SU 947 785 29 May Moderate Crossing Eton Great Common and then following the Thames Path SL4 6LT before returning along the edge of Dorney Common. Start: Lay-by near shops at Eton Wick Flat Leader: Sue S. 07748 350283 4.0 miles 10:15 AM Box Wood & Grimsbury Castle, Hermitage. SU 501 729 Moderate A walk through farmland and woods, climbing up to Grimsby Castle RG 18 9TG and down to Hermitage village. Optional lunch after at White Horse PH. Publican Graham Marrs. Start: Leave M4 at Jnc 13 and follow the signs for A34 Oxford. Leaving the M4 use the 3rd lane, then on the slip road to A34 N, keep left to Hermitage & Chieveley. (Do not join A34) Turn right at T junction, pass Newbury Show ground and Denison Barracks on right, car park on left after bend. Meet in the retail car park to the left of Hillier’s Garden Centre CP Undulating Leader: Pera and Gordon M. 01628 629155 or 07769 952884 6.5 miles Saturday 10:15 AM and Dipple Wood SU 910 877 01 June Moderate The walk passes through undulating farmland and woods to the heath HP10 0PW of Littleworth Common. Start: Meet at Wooburn Green free car park Undulating Leader: Juliet W. 01628 473195 or 07583 694911 6.5 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Maidenhead SU 890 811 02 June Leisurely A walk to Bray returning by river and Margaret's Bridge. SL6 1QU Start: St. Ives Road by Maidenhead Town Hall. Flat Leader: Mary W. 01628 673118 or 07599 295506 3.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Cooper's Hill and Runnymede SU 996 718

05 June Moderate A walk through wooded slopes of Cooper's Hill, passing memorials to TW20 0LB

Second World War Airmen, President Kennedy and Magna Carta, along the river and passing along the edge of Runnymede. Start: from Memorial car park (may be a charge) in Cooper's Hill Lane,

Continued.. Englefield. Hilly Leader: Jacqui J. 01753 852567 or 07939 871143 4.0 miles ..continued 8:00 AM North Downs Way, Farnham to Guildford SU 892 799 Moderate This first stretch of the North Down Way is not too demanding as we SL6 1DX pass through agricultural, woodland and sandy heaths. Although the route appears hemmed in by roads, after leaving Farnham we see very little habitation and pass through just one village. Start: Usual start from Braywick Road, (A308) Maidenhead. Please park in public car park - £5.50 (or £5 with Advantage card), however (only) if you intend to eat or drink in the Toby Carvery you may leave your car in the carvery car park. Fare is £14. Cheques payable to E.B.R. to Chris Roper. 07793 739 732 (Chris) [email protected] Gentle Leader: Chris and Nigel R. 07793 739732 or 07872 558664 11.0 miles Saturday 8:00 AM Coach trip to Hastings SU 892 799 08 June Moderate Optional coastal walk of 6.0 miles from Fairlight to Hastings. No SL6 1DX stiles. Full details in the Newsletter or from Juliet W. 01628 473195 / 07583 694911 or John S. 01628 635564 / 07887 678575. Start: Meet at Braywick car park (in front of Stafferton Lodge), Braywick Road (A308), Maidenhead (free parking at weekends). Coach fare £14. Hilly Leader: John S. and Juliet W. 07887 678575 or 07583 694911 6.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Green Way and Thames Path SU 902 825 09 June Leisurely A walk using the Green Way and waterways to Margaret's Bridge, SL6 8JN returning via Guards Club and Bridge gardens. Start: Boulters Lock car park (takes Advantage card also) Flat Leader: Roy G. 01628 637878 or 07450 851884 4.0 miles Tuesday 2:30 PM Afternoon tea Strollathon. SU 925 790 11 June A leisurely walk including Jubilee River, Dorney Reach, Thames Path for SL4 6QP Easy EBR members and friends only. Note the change of day. Flat with 1 Start: Dorney Garden Centre. Manager is happy to use the garden stile centre car park provided we patronise the tea room.

Leader: Anne and Arthur L. 01628 663377 2.8 miles 7:15 PM Evening walk round Taplow SU 911 822 Moderate Through woods and fields around Taplow SL6 0ET Start: Car park in Taplow next to school and community centre. Flatish Leader: Alma R. 07817 607261 or 01628 781827 4.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM and Riverwoods SU 859 862 12 June Moderate A walk passing through Marlow business area to Little Marlow, SL7 1QQ returning along the river. Start: Riverside car park, Gossmore Lane, Marlow. Flat Leader: Angela M. 07787 181005 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Cookham Dean & Woods SU 893 852 Moderate A walk partly across the higher open ground of Cookham Dean with SL6 9SB nearest good views over the Thames valley, and partly through the extensive woodland of Bisham and Quarry Woods. Start: at the N.T. car-park on Cookham Moor. Free for NT members. Hilly Leader: David B. 01628 634561 or 07748 574810 7.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM The Green Lanes of St Lawrence SU 829 769 16 June Moderate A level walk, some kissing gates. Farms and fields around this old RG10 0JN

Saxon village. Yew tree in churchyard is 270 years old. Continued.. Start: Park near Waltham St Lawrence Church Flatish Leader: Dotty L. 01628 622185 or 07421 305675 5.5 miles ..continued 10:00 AM (Another) Mystery Walk in the glorious Chilterns from Lane End SU 806 918 Moderate A hilly walk in the Chilterns. Bring food and drink for the day. Start: HP14 3ER Lane End village car park. HP14 3ER (nearest). Circa 10 miles. Start: Lane End Village car park. From the centre of Marlow take the B482 for approx 5 miles up the hill to Lane End village. In Lane End look out for the duck pond (on your right). The village car park is on your right just past the pedestrian crossing. (Opposite the village hall and road sign for Church Road) Hilly Leader: Gail C 077 3308 7217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Frogmore Farm and Knowl Hill Common SU 822 794 19 June Leisurely A pleasant walk passing Frogmore Farm and crossing Knowl Hill RG10 9UR Common. Start: Lay-by Knowl Hill, off A4

Leader: Brenda C-S. 01753 868669 4.0 miles 10:15 AM Wendover Woods and Cobblers' Pits SP 872 098 Moderate The walk is based on a Chiltern Society walk, and follows the disused HP22 5NT Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal to Wendover then climbs steeply through woodland to the highest point in the Chilterns. The Cafe in the Woods nearby should be open. After descending round a golf course, we return to Halton along another part of the canal. One very Start: Park considerately in The Orchard, Halton Village, off Chestnut steep hill Avenue, off B4009 Tring Road, NE of Wendover.

Leader: Peter G. 01628 638847 or 07765 232178 6.8 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Maidenhead to Cookham SU 902 825 23 June Leisurely A walk along the river to Cookham, returning on the Green Way via SL6 8JN Widbrook Common. Start: Boulters Lock car park (takes Advantage card also) Flat Leader: Roy G. 07450 851884 or 07450 851884 5.0 miles 10:00 AM to & back SU 826 947 Moderate Walk through woodland, across fields and on varying tracks. Good up HP14 3AP and down workout, with views. Please bring food and drink for the day. Start: West Wycombe, Chorley Road free car park with Hell Fire Caves signage. Hilly Leader: Malcolm S. 01628 826210 or 07733 426699 10.5 miles Tuesday 7:15 PM Evening Walk: and Wooburn Green SU 910 878 25 June Moderate Up into the woodlands around Berghers Hill and back along the River HP10 0PN one gradual Wye through Wooburn Park hill at start Start: Car park behind in Wooburn Park (behind St Paul's Church)

Leader: Alma R. 01628 781827 or 07817 607261 3.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Mill End, Rotten Row and Hambleden SU 785 855 26 June Moderate Starring: Chill Turns, Wood Land, S. Tiles, Med Owes RG9 6TL nearest Start: Mill End car park, Skirmett Road (off A4155 signposted to Hambleden and Skirmett) Continued.. Hilly. Stiles Leader: Simon C-J. 07930378837 5.4 miles ..continued 10:00 AM Pullingshill Wood, . SU 822 865 Moderate A Chiltern walk with splendid views. 850ft. of ascent and stiles. SL7 2QR Start: Take the road out of Marlow which goes through Bovingdon Green (towards Frieth). Turn left to Marlow Common and bear left at next road junction, parking carefully where the road meets the Chiltern Hilly Way AVOIDING concealed ditches!! stiles Leader: Keith D. 01628 782959 or 07900 354315. 6.0 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Boulters Lock Strollathon SU 902 825 27 June Easy Circular walk taking in Guards Club Park, Reitlinger Open Space, Bridge SL6 8JN Park & Boulters Lock. For EBR members and friends only. Start: Meeting Boulters Lock CP (bring Advantage Card). Strollathon Leader: Roy G. 07450 851884 or 07450 851884 2.0 miles Saturday 10:15 AM Ruscombe and West End SU 798 763 29 June Moderate The walk crosses open farmland in the quiet area between Ruscombe RG10 9UD and Waltham St. Lawrence and roughly traces the perimeter of what was, until it was drained in 1820, Ruscombe Lake. 100 feet of ascent. Start: from the church of St. James the Great, Southbury Lane (off the B3024), Ruscombe. Park in Southbury Lane, opposite the south side of 1 stile the church. Flat Leader: John S. 01628 635564 or 07887 678575 4.3 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Chobham Common. SU 974 649 30 June Moderate A varied walk of mixed heath, farms and park land. KT16 0ED (nearest) Start: Car park to the north of Staple Hill Road. From the A30 at take the B383 towards Chobham. After 1.5 miles at a roundabout turn left. At the next roundabout turn right across the M3 and immediately right again into Staple Hill Road. The car park is on the right after 1/3 mile. Undulating Leader: Phil S. 07818 443390 6.0 miles Tuesday 7:15 PM Evening walk: Mount Farm and Malders Lane SU 862 843 02 July Moderate Through farmland and woodland between Maidenhead and Cookham SL6 6PJ Dean Start: Cookham Dean Common National Trust car park on Winter Hill Road. Flatish Leader: Alma R. 07817 607261 or 01628 781827 3.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Hodgemoor Woods SU968 939 03 July Moderate A walk in this woodland SSSI. ½ mile past HP7 0JX Start: Car park in Botterells Lane. From take the A355 to Amersham. After 2 ½ miles Botterells Lane is on the right. The car park is 2/3 mile on the right. Slightly hilly Leader: Phil S. 07818 443390 4.5 miles 8:00 AM Guildford to Ranmore Common SU 892 799 Moderate Our second stretch of the North Downs Way is more demanding. After SL6 1DX leaving Guildford we climb St. Martha’s Hill to enjoy panoramic views (it is claimed you can see 6 counties on a clear day). Following our descent we again begin climbing onto the Downs proper, following the crest for the rest of this stretch. We can expect many more panoramic Steady views. climb (480 Start: Usual start from Braywick Road, (A308) Maidenhead. Please park feet of in public car park - £5.50 (or £5 with Advantage card), however (only) if ascent) you intend to eat or drink in the Toby Carvery you may leave your car in the carvery car park. Fare is £14. Cheques payable to E.B.R. to Chris Roper. 07793 739 732 (Chris) [email protected] Leader: Chris and Nigel R. 07793 739732 or 07872 558664 10.5 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Fifield and Gays Lane SU 892 778 07 July Moderate Mostly level walk, one slight incline. This wedge of surviving SL6 2JL countryside in historic parish of Bray is surprisingly thinly populated, giving a feeling of remoteness despite its nearness to Maidenhead and Windsor. Start: Park round the green and meet by the War Memorial on Green. Flatish Leader: Dotty L. 01628 622185 or 07421 305675 5.5 miles 10:15 AM Wargrave, Crazies and Bowsey Hills SU 786 785 Moderate Featuring scenic views, hilly bits and probably muddy bits RG10 8AA Start: School Lane car park in Wargrave. Hilly Leader: Simon and Yvonne C-J. 07930 378837 6.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Hurley Lock and Temple Park SU 825 840 10 July Leisurely A walk along the Thames path and through adjacent meadows. SL6 5NB Start: Park in Hurley car park opposite the Church Flat Leader: Brenda C-S. 01753 868669 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Chazey Heath and Mapledurham SU 695 772 Moderate A mixture of road/track, field and woodland walking. Good viewpoint RG4 7UD at break spot. Start Point: The Packsaddle at their rear car park not the front one. Undulating Leader: Malcolm S. 01628 826210 or 07733 426699 7.5 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Ockwells Park Strollathon SU 878 790 11 July Very An easy paced walk around Ockwells Park with a stop at the café SL6 3AA Leisurely afterwards. For EBR members and friends only. Start: Meet in Ockwells Park car park. Flat Leader: Phil S. 07818 443390 1.5 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Widbrook Common and Cliveden Reach SU 902 826 14 July Moderate A walk across the fields from North Maidenhead to Cookham, SL6 8JN returning along the Thames Path. Start: Boulters Lock car-park. Free with RBWM Advantage Card or 50p for 3 hours. £1 over 3 hours. Flat Leader: David B. 01628 634561 or 07748 574810 5.0 miles 10:00 AM Binfield Heath, Crowsley and Shiplake Row SU 746 786 Moderate A walk through the woods and fields around Binfield Heath RG9 4DT Start: Park considerately on Arch Hill (the road to the right of the Post Office in Binfield Heath) Mainly flat Leader: Ann D and Peter C. 07724 528082 or 07712 455833 7.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Windsor Great Park TW20 0XY 17 July Moderate A walk through Valley Gardens, via Totem Pole and Punch Bowl SU 978 722 Start: Start: Bishop's Gate, Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green Undulating Leader: Christine B and Val S. 01628 627161 or 01628 639552 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Asheridge/Chartridge loop SP 937046 Moderate A hilly walk through hills and vales around Asheridge and Chartridge HP5 2UX passing through Captain's Wood. Good views. Start: Start at Blue Ball pub, Asheridge, parking in car park behind the pub with permission. Please park as compactly as possible. Car sharing is encouraged. Hilly, stiles Leader: Liz R. 01628 625171 or 07785 953751 7.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Lot Farm and Ashley Hill Woods SU 822 794 21 July Moderate Through fields of Lot Farm and up into Ashley Hill and return. RG10 9UR Start: Lay-by alongside A4 Knowl Hill. one gradual Leader: Alma R. 01628 781827 or 07817 607261 3.0 miles uphill 10:00 AM Mystery Walk from Marlow SU850 864 Moderate A mystery walk from Marlow. Bring food and drink for the day. SL7 1BN Circa 10 miles. Start: Parking in Pay and Display car park in Institute Road Marlow currently £1 on a Sunday. (Check EBR website nearer the time in case of any increase in charges). Post code SL7 1BN is nearest for Sat Nav. Hilly Leader: Gail C 07733 087217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM The Oakley Green Circuit SU 936 763 24 July Moderate Starring: Sev Fields, Woody Land, Sam Horses and Mudee Bits. SL4 4LS Start: Tinkers Lane( park near Fire Station), off Road, Windsor. 2 stiles Leader: Simon C-J. 07930 378837 4.0 miles 10:00 AM End and Chiltern Hills SU 783 925 Moderate A hilly walk with a few stiles. HP14 3PJ Start: Park on the verge near the church or on the approach road, Cadmore End. Hilly Leader: Meg K. 01494 881825 or 07811 149789 7.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Ronald Wood and Fern SU 883 875 28 July Leisurely , River Thames. RfP “Along the Thames” SL8 5PT Start: N.T. (free) Spade Oak car park in Lane, just past Spade Oak pub, Well End, near Bourne End. Hilly Leader: Mike and Cilla T. 01628 662808 or 07718 762469 4.5 miles 10:00 AM Christmas Common, Wormsley Park & Cowleaze Wood SU 710 935 Moderate A relatively undemanding walk through woods and fields, with fine OX49 5HS views over the surrounding countryside. A couple of short hills and one steep climb at the end. Moderately Start: Park in the National Trust carpark at Christmas Common hilly (opposite the Watlington Hill Farm Sanctuary)

Leader: Ann D and Peter C. 07724 528082 or 07712 455833 7.8 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Lower Shiplake and the Lock SU 762 786 31 July Moderate A walk through Lower Shiplake, across meadows and back along the RG9 4DN river. One small Start: Playing field car park at Memorial Hall, Memorial Avenue, hill Shiplake Leader: Angela M. 07787 181005 4.0 miles 10:15 AM Coombe Hill and Ellesborough SP 851 062 Moderate After visiting the Coombe Hill Monument, the walk follows the HP17 0UR nearest Ridgeway, through Ellesborough Village and back passed Chequers. Start: Meet at Coombe Hill dog walkers’ car park. Turn right at the front gates of Chequers, then take first right, steeply up narrow lane. Where it turns sharply right, go straight on into the car park. Hilly Leader: Ian I. 07802 794483 6.0 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Three Farms Strollathon SU 875 827 01 August Easy A walk in North Maidenhead, taking in Cannon Court, Hindhay, and SL6 7NQ Pinkneys Farms. For EBR members and friends only. Start: at the car-park for Furze Platt Leisure Centre (in the grounds of Flatish Furze Platt Senior School). Follow the signs when driving into the Very school off of the A308. Tea and coffee available after the walk in the leisurely Leisure Centre.

Leader: David B. 01628 634561 or 07748 574810 2.0 miles Saturday 8:00 AM Coach trip to Winchester SU 892 799 03 August Moderate Optional walk of 6.4 miles into Winchester from Itchen Abbas. 3 stiles. SL6 1DX Full details in the Newsletter or from Juliet W. 01628 473195 / 07583 694911 or John S. 01628 635564 / 07887 678575. Start: Meet at Braywick car park (in front of Stafferton Lodge), Braywick Road (A308), Maidenhead (free parking at weekends). Coach fare £14. Undulating Leader: John S. and Juliet W. 07887 678575 or 07583 694911 6.4 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Well End to Little Marlow SU 883 875 04 August Leisurely A walk along the river to Little Marlow and back. SL8 5PT Start: N.T. car park in Coldmoorholme Lane, Spade Oak, Well End, near Bourne End. Flat Leader: Eileen S. 07719 141516 4.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Skirmett, and Fingest SU 775 902 07 August Moderate A lovely hilly walk with great views through three picturesque villages. RG9 6TG Start: Meet at The Frog public house, Skirmett. Park nearby on roadside. Hilly Leader: Simon C-J. 07930 378837 4.0 miles 8:00 AM Ranmore Common to Gatton, North Downs Way SU 892 799 Moderate We drop down from Ranmore Common into the Mole Valley before a SL6 1DX strenuous ascent of Box Hill. After enjoying this well-known panorama we begin a roller-coaster walk along the ridge of the Downs to Reigate Hill where we drop down for our pick-up at Gatton. Start: Usual start from Braywick Road, (A308) Maidenhead. Please park in public car park - £5.50 (or £5 with Advantage card), however (only) if you intend to eat or drink in the Toby Carvery you may leave your car in the carvery car park. Fare is £14. Cheques payable to E.B.R. to Chris Roper. 07793 739 732 (Chris) [email protected] Hilly Leader: Chris and Nigel R. 07793 739732 or 07872 558664 11.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Highfield Farm and Crazies Hill SU 802 808 11 August Moderate Through pleasant undulating farmland north of Wargrave. Usually RG10 8LY nearest muddy towards the end of the walk. Start: Along the verge at Holly Cross/Crazies Hill Slopes Leader: Alma R. 01628 781827 or 07817 607261 4.0 miles 10:15 AM Shiplake, Sonning and Binfield Heath SU 762 786 Moderate RfP "Along the Thames" ramble 24 but with a different start point. The RG9 4DN walk covers a wiggly stretch of the Thames Path to Sonning Bridge and then climbs through fields and woodland around Binfield Heath, with fine views over the Thames Valley. No stiles. 300 feet of ascent. Start: from Shiplake Memorial Hall free car park (or park in Memorial Avenue), Shiplake.

One hill Leader: John S. 01628 635564 or 07887 678575 6.1 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM , Colne Brook and River Thames TQ 003 742 14 August Moderate The walk is within sight of water for most of its length. Following paths TW19 5NA around man-made lakes the return is along Thames-side meadows. Flat with a couple of stiles. Start: Free car park north side of The Green at Wraysbury. Down the road next to The George. Flat Leader: Kaye C. 01753 854465 or 07833241407 4.5 miles 10:15 AM Chapel Row Circular SU 571 697 Moderate The walk is undulating through farms and woods. The route goes RG7 6PD through Beenham, Upper Woolhampton, Midgham Green, and Kiff Green. We will see Douai Abbey, built in the last century, for Benedictine Monks. Start: at Chapel Row, park by the road side, near the Blade Bone Inn GR. SU 571 697. To find Chapel Row, Leave M4 at J.12, follow A4 direction Theale, and turn right at large roundabout towards Pangbourne (A340). Take next turning left towards Bradfield. Take 3rd turning left to Southend and Chapel Row Stiles Leader: Eve N. 01628 622279 6.0 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Strollathon using Thames Path & Green Way SU 902 825 15 August Easy Circular walk using Thames Path & Green Way. For EBR members and SL6 8JN friends only. Start: Meeting Boulters Lock CP (bring Advantage Card) Strollathon Leader: Roy G. 01628 637878 or 07450 851884 2.7 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Cookham Dean and Winter Hill SU 862 843 18 August Moderate Through the village of Cookham Dean and along the top of Winter Hill SL6 6PJ for some good views of the Chiltern Hills across the Thames Valley. Start: National Trust Cookham Dean Common car park in Winter Hill Road Slopes Leader: Alma R. 07817 607261 or 01628 781827 3.5 miles 10:00 AM (Another) Mystery Walk in the glorious Chilterns from Lane End SU 806 918 Moderate A hilly walk in the Chilterns. Bring food and drink for the day. HP14 3ER HP14 3ER (nearest). Circa 10 miles. Start: Lane End Village car park. From the centre of Marlow take the B482 for approx 5 miles up the hill to Lane End village. In Lane End look out for the duck pond (on your right. The village car park is on your right just past the pedestrian crossing. (Opposite the village hall and road sign for Church Road). Hilly Leader: Gail C 077 3308 7217 10.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Burnham Beeches and Hedgerley SU 967 867 21 August Moderate Starring Main Leigh-Woodland, Demi Hills (3) T. Rees and B.Eeches SL2 3RP Start: Park Hedgerley Hill (near/on Gregory Road by 12% hill sign) A355 through Farnham Common towards Beaconsfield. Right to Hedgerley at lights onto One Pin Lane, over crossroad, look for 12% sign. Leader: Simon C-J. 079303788370 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Cadmore End and Chiltern Hills. SU 783 925 Moderate A hilly walk with a few stiles. HP14 3PJ Start: Park on the verge near the church or on the approach road, Cadmore End. Hilly Leader: Meg K. 01494 881825 or 07811 149789 7.0 miles Sunday 10:15 AM Juddemonte Farm/ SU 802 808 25 August Moderate Through pleasant undulating farmland around Juddemonte Farm and RG10 8LY nearest Warren Row Start: Along the verge at Holly Cross/Crazies Hill Slopes Leader: Alma R. 01628 781827 or 07817 607261 4.0 miles 10:00 AM Beacon Hill Circular SU 732 966 Moderate Passing through woodland and fields, then walking on The Ridgeway HP14 3YL nearest for 2.3 miles, before a long major ascent of Crowell Hill. At the top, crossing fields into more woodland and along paths. Start: Aston Rowant Nature Reserve, Beacon Hill C/Park. Free, but can make voluntary donation. Signposted, on Christmas Common Road. Hilly Leader: Malcolm S. 01628 826210 or 07733 426699 7.3 miles Monday 10:00 AM Middle Assendon, Rowe Wood, , Coxlease Farm SU 739 855 26 August Moderate A walk with splendid scenic and wildlife views. RG9 6AU Hilly Start: Park in Middle Assendon, (B480) in the layby near Rainbow Inn stiles Leader: Keith D. 01628 782959 or 07900 354315. 7.0 miles Wednesday 10:15 AM Waltham St Lawrence, West End and Shottesbrooke SU 829 769 28 August Moderate A walk on country lanes through open fields and shady glades with RG10 0JN several stiles and footbridges. Mostly flat Start: At the churchyard under the 364 year old yew tree. Park in any with one of the roads leading to the church, but NOT in the village hall car park hill Leader: Anne S. 01628 829351 or 07887 828094 5.0 miles 10:00 AM Goring - a different walk. SU 599 806 Moderate A circular walk to the south of Goring, taking in part of the Thames RG8 9HB Path then climbing onto the higher ground around Coombe End Farm and Great Chalk Wood. Start: Meet in Wheel Orchard car-park in the centre of Goring Village (modest fee). Hilly Leader: David B. 01628 634561 or 07748 574810 8.0 miles Thursday 10:15 AM Ockwells Park Strollathon SU 878 790 29 August Very An easy paced walk around Ockwells Park with a stop at the café SL6 3AA Leisurely afterwards. For EBR members and friends only. Start: Meet in Ockwells Park car park. Flat Leader: Phil S. 07818 443390 1.5 miles

Note 1: Dogs are not permitted on walks unless “Registered Assistance Dogs”. Note 2: Walk leaders, please send reports to Alma R on [email protected] Note 3: Where a post code is given it will be as near as the nearest house. Where this is not in sight of the start point, it is marked as “nearest”. Note 4: If fewer than 3 members, plus the leader, turn up for a walk, then the official EBR walk is cancelled. The people present may decide to do the walk as a group of friends. Note 5: In case of an accident or someone feeling unwell, they must be escorted to a place of safety, not allowed to walk back to their car alone.