Thames Path Walks Walks likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility and users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs

This walk from the picturesque village of Goring-on-Thames follows tracks through riverside fields and woodland, with views of the Chiltern Hills. Part of the walk is along the Thames Path National Trail. i Path Information How to get there

The flat 2 mile linear route to Hartlock Woods is not 9 2 0 1 2 3 4 5Miles 3 recommended for users of manual wheelchairs due to A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Km stony surfacing, however there is a short length of path A 4 Sonning 17 along the River in Goring which has a smooth surface. A Common 4 Goring-on- 0 7 Thames 4 From Goring follow a quiet residential road for ½ mile Streatley to the edge of the village. From there the surfacing is Thames firm but uneven to Gatehampton Manor (there are many puddles after rain). From the Manor the path is Pangbourne

0 natural but firm, though it may be muddy in places after 4 3 Reading rain. After nearly 2 miles the Trail enters woodland. A Those wanting a “challenging” path can continue for The car park is signposted 2 /3 mile alongside the River, before the path becomes from Goring High Street. steep and the surfacing difficult. Trains between Reading and Oxford call at Goring Station. Buses between Reading and i Visitor Information Wallingford call at Goring. Call 0870 6082608 for times and Car parking is pay and display, blue badge holders access information. park free. Public and disabled toilets (RADAR key) next to the car park. For information about Nearest refreshments are in Goring. Hartlock Nature Reserve call Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control. 01865 775476 or This is a walk on public rights of way. To report any www.bbowt.org.uk problems call Oxfordshire County Council 01865 It is also possible to enjoy 810226. short tarmac sections of the For information about the Thames Path National Thames Path next to the river in Trail call 01865 810224 or www.nationaltrail.co.uk Henley-on-Thames and Marlow.

This leaflet is one of a series of walks in the Chilterns area suitable for people who are less mobile. www.chilternsaonb.org/accesswalks/ to download other walks or call 01844 355504. CONSERVATION BOARD an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walk directions for route to Hartlock Woods

From the car park entrance turn right past the pub and go along the road (take care with traffic). Then at the junction turn left into Manor Road and follow this to the junction at the end and take the left fork. Go through the gate and carry straight on along the track. Turn left through the gate and follow the track under the rail line to Gatehampton Manor. Follow the road and yellow arrow to the left and after 50m turn right along the concrete road, following the blue arrow. Follow WC the road for 50m then turn left on the bend, following the path between two P houses. This is the bridleway to D. N R TIO STA Goring-on- Whitchurch and the Thames Path.

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Nature 1:15 Reserve N R i v e r T h a m e s 120m 0 500m 1km 1:15 100m Path surfaces Tarmac road. Quiet road shared with Natural earth path. Firm but bumpy. vehicles - beware. Uneven with some puddles/mud Hard smooth path (tarmac) after rain. Firm surfaced track, bumpy with loose Challenging. Natural earth path. stones up to 30 mm. Uneven with Firm but bumpy. Uneven with cross many pot holes/puddles after rain, up slopes. Tree roots and loose stones to 10cm deep. up to 50 mm. Key to symbols direction of slope Car park & 1:10 max gradient of slope P Picnic Area 5m Disabled parking length of slope WC Toilets (accessible) Refreshments Gate (accessible) Pub Seating Viewpoint March 2007