2005 - 06 Programme
9 April 2005 Start: 10.15 10 miles SW of Reading
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174, Expl 159/144
Meet in a lay-by on the minor road from Heath End to Baughurst: (SU583,612) Take the A340 south from the A4 through Aldermaston Village to Heath End. Continue straight at roundabout, and turn left at next crossroads (by the Badgers Wood pub). The lay-by is on LHS approx 1 mile down the road. (just past an old chapel on RHS).
Pub lunch is available at the White Hart, Charter Alley (SU595,578)
23 April 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles Windsor
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 176, Expl 160
Meet at Saville Gardens car park (SU977 706). This is on a minor road approx 1 mile west of Englefield Green and can be accessed from A30 or A328. Car park costs £4 per day - free if £6 is spent in garden / gift shop.
Pub lunch is available at The Robin, Black Nest Gate, (SU958 686).
23 April 2005 Some group members are joining a sponsored walk organised by “Unlock'', a registered charity which supports Christian mission in inner cities and outer housing estates. The walk provides 52% of their income. For more information contact Margaret on 01628 661295.
7 May 2005 Start: 10.15 9½ miles E of Wallingford
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Ewelme recreation ground car park, at SE end of village, next to Cow Common (SU648,912). Take minor roads to Ewelme from either A4130 or A4074 / B4009. Partly hilly, Ridgeway walk. Pub lunch is available at The Crown on A4130, near Nuffield (SU675,877).
21 May 2005 Start: 10.00 13 miles NE of Wendover
Leader: Chris Maps LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Wendover Woods Picnic Site car park (£2) (SP889,090). From A4011 approx 2 miles N of Wendover; just after Aston Clinton sign, turn right onto minor road, after 250 yds turn right onto Forestry Commission road. Continue for 1 mile. Meet at first large wooden finger post at approach to picnic site. Scenic walk, bluebells, maybe Firecrests. Pub lunch is available at The Old Swan, Swan Bottom, The Lee (SP902,056).
4 June 2005 Start: 10.15 10 miles E of Amersham
Leader: Caroline Maps: LR 166, Expl 172 / 182
Meet at Stony Lane parking area (TQ005,982) between Little Chalfont and Latimer. From A404 at Little Chalfont take lane signposted to Latimer andFlaunden. Parking area is ¼ mile along lane by left-hand bend.
Pub lunch is available at The Windmill, Chipperfield (TL044,016)
10-12 June 2005 Weekend in Quantock Hills, Somerset
Leaders: Alan & Jenny
Details including accommodation available from Lesley or Chris. Please book accommodation first, and confirm with the leaders by 21 May.
11 June 2005 Start: 10.30 8–10 miles Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Meet at Alan & Jenny’s house (ST111,408). Bring a packed lunch.
18 June 2005 Start 10.00 10¼ miles N of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the rear car park (the field) of the Chequers Inn (SU777,911) oppositeFingest church, 4 miles SE from M40 Junction 5. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn, Fingest.
2 July 2005 Start: 10.00 11-12 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 171
Meet in the public car park adjacent to the Kings Arms Hotel on the A40 in the centre of Stokenchurch (SU760,964).
Pub lunch is available at The Leathern Bottle, Lewknor (SU714, 976).
16 July 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet in free car park at “Mapledurham Recreation Ground” (SU698,758), on A4074, Woodcote Rd 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Pub lunch available at King Charles Head, Collins End, Goring Heath (SU664,789).
30 July 2005 Start 10.00 10 miles SE of Hungerford
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/131
Meet in the car park near Combe Gibbet (SU370,620), approx 5 miles S of Hungerford. From M4 junction 14, take A338 south to A4. Turn right and shortly turn left up High Street. Turn left along Park St (signed Station) onto Hungerford Common. Turn right and follow signs to Inkpen and Combe Gibbet. The car park is at the top of the hill (phone 07771 920135 if lost).
Pub lunch is available at The Jack Russell, Faccombe, (SU390,579)
20 August 2005 Start 10.00 10 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at the Old Devil's Inn on the south side of A4, Bath Rd, Knowl Hill(SU821,791). This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Old Devil’s Inn.
3 September 2005 Start 10.15 9 miles S of Reading
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175 / 186, Expl 144
Meet at the Shoulder of Mutton, Hazeley (SU742,592), next to the B3041 Reading to Hartley Wintney road, about 2½ miles N of Hartley Wintney. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch available at Shoulder of Mutton.
17 September 2005 Start 10.00 9 miles N of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in NT car park on B4447 on W side of Cookham (SU893,853).
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham, just E of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and return to Cookham is via a scenic train journey. Allow £2.50 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk!
1 October 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles W of Woking
Leader: Steve Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at free car park on St John's Lye (SU979,579). To avoid Woking town centre, approach from M3 Junction 3 (Lightwater). Take A322 southbound, turn left at Brookwood onto A324 for Woking. Turn right in St Johns immediately after mini roundabout and crossing canal bridge. Pub lunch is available at The Fox, Fox Corner, Worplesdon (SU962,548), access off A322 from M3. Bar area is reserved for us,
15 October 2005 Start: 10.00 9 miles S of Beaconsfield
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in car park opposite the Blackwood Arms, Common Lane, LittleworthCommon (SU936,864) near Burnham Beeches. From Littleworth Road turn intoDorney Wood Road, which is almost opposite the school, and after ¼ mile take a left turn into Common Lane.
This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Blackwood Arms.
29 October 2005 Start 10.15 8 miles SW of Wendover
Leaders: Keith & Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Coombe Hill car park (SP852,062). Take minor road south from Butlers Cross (midway between Wendover and Great Kimble) and first left up the lane to car park at right angle bend in the lane.
Pub lunch is available at the Russell Arms, Butlers Cross (SP843,071).
12 November 2005 Start: 10:30 9 miles SW of Hungerford
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174, Expl 157
Park in the centre of Great Bedwyn village, and meet by the Cross Keys pub(SU278,646). This is a canal and windmill walk. Exit M4 at Junction 14, south to Hungerford, and then take the Marlborough road (A4). After 5 miles, turn left to Great Bedwyn. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Cross Keys.
26 November 2005 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles Wokingham
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in Dinton Pastures Country Park car park (charge £1) (SU785,718). This is situated about 1 mile NW of M4 Junction 10, but access is 4/5 miles via A329(M) towards Reading, A329 to Winnersh, and B3030 towards Hurst.
Pub lunch is available at The Green Man, Hurst (SU801,741).
10 December 2005 Start: 10.15 9½ miles S of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in the free car park for Upton Court Park along Upton Court Road. The car park is on the right after turning off the roundabout at the junction of the A412 and B376 (SU984,790). Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout if you are approaching along A412 from the west.
Pub lunch is available at the Pineapple, Dorney (SU928,797).
2 January 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles Henley
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171
Meet at the car park adjoining Henley railway station (SU764,823). In case of poor weather, there is an afternoon alternative of a path beside the main road fromBix to Henley, with even an occasional bus!
Pub lunch is available at the Dog & Duck at Highmoor (SU701,848)
14 January 2006 Start:.10.00 9 miles Wokingham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet at the National Trust car park in Simon's Wood (SU812,637). This is approximately 15 minutes walk west from Crowthorne Railway Station.
Pub lunch is available at the Dukes Head, 56 Denmark St, Wokingham.(SU811,683).
21 January 2006 Planning and Social Meeting
28 January 2006 Start: 10.00 9 miles N of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park beyond the pub in Hambleden village (SU785,865). About 1 mile N of the A4155 Henley to Marlow road. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Stag and Huntsman, Hambleden.
11 February 2006 Start: 10.00 10 miles Basingstoke / Aldershot
Leaders: Dierdre / Pam Maps: LR 186, Expl 144
Meet at free car park next to the canal at end of London Road Odiham(SU747,517). From A287 turn left at roundabout to Odiham along Farnham Road;London Road is the second turning on the right. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Water Witch (SU745,516).
25 February 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles NE of Thatcham
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/159
Meet at lay-by on north-east corner of cross-roads on Bucklebury Common(SU556,692), halfway between Upper Bucklebury and Chapel Row. If you are notat a cross-roads, you are in the wrong place!
Pub lunch is available at The Rising Sun (SU587,667), I mile east ofWoolhampton.
11 March 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles NW of Wallingford
Leader: John M Maps: LR 164/174, Expl 170
Meet at the car park adjacent to Dorchester Bridge (SU579,939), on the left hand side approaching Dorchester from Reading. Dorchester is on the A4074 Reading to Oxford road, approximately 18 miles NW of Reading.
Pub lunch is available at The Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (SU581,907).
25 March 2006 Start: 10.00 8/9 miles N of Henley
Leader: John A Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at lay-by on B480 opposite Stonor Park entrance (SU736,890).
Pub lunch is available at The Frog, Skirmett (SU775,902).
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174, Expl 159/144
Meet in a lay-by on the minor road from Heath End to Baughurst: (SU583,612) Take the A340 south from the A4 through Aldermaston Village to Heath End. Continue straight at roundabout, and turn left at next crossroads (by the Badgers Wood pub). The lay-by is on LHS approx 1 mile down the road. (just past an old chapel on RHS).
Pub lunch is available at the White Hart, Charter Alley (SU595,578)
23 April 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles Windsor
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 176, Expl 160
Meet at Saville Gardens car park (SU977 706). This is on a minor road approx 1 mile west of Englefield Green and can be accessed from A30 or A328. Car park costs £4 per day - free if £6 is spent in garden / gift shop.
Pub lunch is available at The Robin, Black Nest Gate, (SU958 686).
23 April 2005 Some group members are joining a sponsored walk organised by “Unlock'', a registered charity which supports Christian mission in inner cities and outer housing estates. The walk provides 52% of their income. For more information contact Margaret on 01628 661295.
7 May 2005 Start: 10.15 9½ miles E of Wallingford
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Ewelme recreation ground car park, at SE end of village, next to Cow Common (SU648,912). Take minor roads to Ewelme from either A4130 or A4074 / B4009. Partly hilly, Ridgeway walk. Pub lunch is available at The Crown on A4130, near Nuffield (SU675,877).
21 May 2005 Start: 10.00 13 miles NE of Wendover
Leader: Chris Maps LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Wendover Woods Picnic Site car park (£2) (SP889,090). From A4011 approx 2 miles N of Wendover; just after Aston Clinton sign, turn right onto minor road, after 250 yds turn right onto Forestry Commission road. Continue for 1 mile. Meet at first large wooden finger post at approach to picnic site. Scenic walk, bluebells, maybe Firecrests. Pub lunch is available at The Old Swan, Swan Bottom, The Lee (SP902,056).
4 June 2005 Start: 10.15 10 miles E of Amersham
Leader: Caroline Maps: LR 166, Expl 172 / 182
Meet at Stony Lane parking area (TQ005,982) between Little Chalfont and Latimer. From A404 at Little Chalfont take lane signposted to Latimer andFlaunden. Parking area is ¼ mile along lane by left-hand bend.
Pub lunch is available at The Windmill, Chipperfield (TL044,016)
10-12 June 2005 Weekend in Quantock Hills, Somerset
Leaders: Alan & Jenny
Details including accommodation available from Lesley or Chris. Please book accommodation first, and confirm with the leaders by 21 May.
11 June 2005 Start: 10.30 8–10 miles Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Meet at Alan & Jenny’s house (ST111,408). Bring a packed lunch.
18 June 2005 Start 10.00 10¼ miles N of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the rear car park (the field) of the Chequers Inn (SU777,911) oppositeFingest church, 4 miles SE from M40 Junction 5. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn, Fingest.
2 July 2005 Start: 10.00 11-12 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 171
Meet in the public car park adjacent to the Kings Arms Hotel on the A40 in the centre of Stokenchurch (SU760,964).
Pub lunch is available at The Leathern Bottle, Lewknor (SU714, 976).
16 July 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet in free car park at “Mapledurham Recreation Ground” (SU698,758), on A4074, Woodcote Rd 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Pub lunch available at King Charles Head, Collins End, Goring Heath (SU664,789).
30 July 2005 Start 10.00 10 miles SE of Hungerford
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/131
Meet in the car park near Combe Gibbet (SU370,620), approx 5 miles S of Hungerford. From M4 junction 14, take A338 south to A4. Turn right and shortly turn left up High Street. Turn left along Park St (signed Station) onto Hungerford Common. Turn right and follow signs to Inkpen and Combe Gibbet. The car park is at the top of the hill (phone 07771 920135 if lost).
Pub lunch is available at The Jack Russell, Faccombe, (SU390,579)
20 August 2005 Start 10.00 10 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at the Old Devil's Inn on the south side of A4, Bath Rd, Knowl Hill(SU821,791). This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Old Devil’s Inn.
3 September 2005 Start 10.15 9 miles S of Reading
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175 / 186, Expl 144
Meet at the Shoulder of Mutton, Hazeley (SU742,592), next to the B3041 Reading to Hartley Wintney road, about 2½ miles N of Hartley Wintney. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch available at Shoulder of Mutton.
17 September 2005 Start 10.00 9 miles N of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in NT car park on B4447 on W side of Cookham (SU893,853).
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham, just E of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and return to Cookham is via a scenic train journey. Allow £2.50 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk!
1 October 2005 Start: 10.00 8 miles W of Woking
Leader: Steve Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at free car park on St John's Lye (SU979,579). To avoid Woking town centre, approach from M3 Junction 3 (Lightwater). Take A322 southbound, turn left at Brookwood onto A324 for Woking. Turn right in St Johns immediately after mini roundabout and crossing canal bridge. Pub lunch is available at The Fox, Fox Corner, Worplesdon (SU962,548), access off A322 from M3. Bar area is reserved for us,
15 October 2005 Start: 10.00 9 miles S of Beaconsfield
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in car park opposite the Blackwood Arms, Common Lane, LittleworthCommon (SU936,864) near Burnham Beeches. From Littleworth Road turn intoDorney Wood Road, which is almost opposite the school, and after ¼ mile take a left turn into Common Lane.
This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Blackwood Arms.
29 October 2005 Start 10.15 8 miles SW of Wendover
Leaders: Keith & Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Coombe Hill car park (SP852,062). Take minor road south from Butlers Cross (midway between Wendover and Great Kimble) and first left up the lane to car park at right angle bend in the lane.
Pub lunch is available at the Russell Arms, Butlers Cross (SP843,071).
12 November 2005 Start: 10:30 9 miles SW of Hungerford
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174, Expl 157
Park in the centre of Great Bedwyn village, and meet by the Cross Keys pub(SU278,646). This is a canal and windmill walk. Exit M4 at Junction 14, south to Hungerford, and then take the Marlborough road (A4). After 5 miles, turn left to Great Bedwyn. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Cross Keys.
26 November 2005 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles Wokingham
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in Dinton Pastures Country Park car park (charge £1) (SU785,718). This is situated about 1 mile NW of M4 Junction 10, but access is 4/5 miles via A329(M) towards Reading, A329 to Winnersh, and B3030 towards Hurst.
Pub lunch is available at The Green Man, Hurst (SU801,741).
10 December 2005 Start: 10.15 9½ miles S of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in the free car park for Upton Court Park along Upton Court Road. The car park is on the right after turning off the roundabout at the junction of the A412 and B376 (SU984,790). Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout if you are approaching along A412 from the west.
Pub lunch is available at the Pineapple, Dorney (SU928,797).
2 January 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles Henley
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171
Meet at the car park adjoining Henley railway station (SU764,823). In case of poor weather, there is an afternoon alternative of a path beside the main road fromBix to Henley, with even an occasional bus!
Pub lunch is available at the Dog & Duck at Highmoor (SU701,848)
14 January 2006 Start:.10.00 9 miles Wokingham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet at the National Trust car park in Simon's Wood (SU812,637). This is approximately 15 minutes walk west from Crowthorne Railway Station.
Pub lunch is available at the Dukes Head, 56 Denmark St, Wokingham.(SU811,683).
21 January 2006 Planning and Social Meeting
28 January 2006 Start: 10.00 9 miles N of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park beyond the pub in Hambleden village (SU785,865). About 1 mile N of the A4155 Henley to Marlow road. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Stag and Huntsman, Hambleden.
11 February 2006 Start: 10.00 10 miles Basingstoke / Aldershot
Leaders: Dierdre / Pam Maps: LR 186, Expl 144
Meet at free car park next to the canal at end of London Road Odiham(SU747,517). From A287 turn left at roundabout to Odiham along Farnham Road;London Road is the second turning on the right. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Water Witch (SU745,516).
25 February 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles NE of Thatcham
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/159
Meet at lay-by on north-east corner of cross-roads on Bucklebury Common(SU556,692), halfway between Upper Bucklebury and Chapel Row. If you are notat a cross-roads, you are in the wrong place!
Pub lunch is available at The Rising Sun (SU587,667), I mile east ofWoolhampton.
11 March 2006 Start: 10.15 9 miles NW of Wallingford
Leader: John M Maps: LR 164/174, Expl 170
Meet at the car park adjacent to Dorchester Bridge (SU579,939), on the left hand side approaching Dorchester from Reading. Dorchester is on the A4074 Reading to Oxford road, approximately 18 miles NW of Reading.
Pub lunch is available at The Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (SU581,907).
25 March 2006 Start: 10.00 8/9 miles N of Henley
Leader: John A Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at lay-by on B480 opposite Stonor Park entrance (SU736,890).
Pub lunch is available at The Frog, Skirmett (SU775,902).