
What we’re about
Welcome to the Berkshire Walkers (BWs). The BW group is a part of the Ramblers, a national charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known walking places. The Ramblers are committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers. The Ramblers lead the way, and the walks, for a vibrant community united by the joys of walking, helping everyone get more out of their walks.
All participants of all group events are required to adhere to our Group Charter and Ramblers Values - https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/conduct-and-safeguarding/
You can enjoy 3 taster walks with the Berkshire Walkers for FREE, after which you are required to become a member. Annual membership is exceptionally reasonable (just over £3.50pm on Direct Debit).
With membership, you can also join any of the other 500 Rambler groups, including other Berkshire groups and those nearby in Surrey, Sussex, Oxford, and Hampshire. What's not to like! Find out how to join here: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/join-group/
Groups are run entirely by local volunteers. Local group activities can include inspecting and maintaining paths, organising group walks or running local campaigns. Each group is run by an elected committee giving members ownership of what we do locally. We have over 100,000 members.
Please note: we list a full event programme on our website of walks, socials and trips: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
Upcoming events
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The Musical-Social in My Mind (Miss Saigon)
New Theatre Oxford, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG, GB*UPDATE 14th Oct 2025: We have purchased our group tickets already, but if you still like to join us, there may be tickets available on the theatre website. Please contact Shannon if you want to know where the group is sitting.*
Come join us for a musical social on Wednesday 17th December, at the New Theatre Oxford, to see the legendary musical: Miss Saigon at 7.30pm.
If people are interested, I will organise dinner before the musical (nearer the time).
Tickets are already going fast, so I’m going to book £37 tickets on Monday 30th June, so if you’d like to sit with the group, please email me and transfer £37 to the BW account before then.
After this date, you can always book your own ticket – depending on availability. Please let me know if you have done this and intend to join the social.
The Berkshire Walkers account is used only to streamline payments to suppliers. In the event of a supplier failure Ramblers and Berkshire Walkers are not liable for reimbursement. Once you have paid, and the organiser has booked your ticket, if you then decide to cancel, you will only be eligible to receive a refund if we receive payment from someone else to take your place. By signing up for this event, you are accepting these T&Cs.7 attendees
Racing around Ascot (reprise!), 8 miles, leisurely
Ascot Train station, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG, Ascot, GBWe start our race at Ascot station, hurtling through the high street to cross Ascot Racecourse (don’t worry there’s no races at this time!). After crossing the racecourse, we gallop across town towards Woodside where we have the chance for a stop at our first pub (they serve great coffee for those not inclined to drink before lunch). We then jump across the Crown Estate towards the Great Pond where we will have our lunch stop. After lunch, we’ll stop at our second pub in Cheapside before our grand finale sprint back to the station.
This walk will be led by Jack and Angela.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
For those taking the train and coming from Reading, please get the 9:39 arriving at 10:09. If this train is delayed, then the start of the walk will also be delayed. Parking available at the station.
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 in enough time to be helpful.15 attendees
A Solstice Special in Hampstead Norreys, 9.5 miles, moderate
Hampstead Norreys Village Hall, Hampstead Norrey, Newbury, GBA 9.5 mile circular walk from Hampstead Norreys.
Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent: 193m / 633ft
Type: circular
This walk will be led by Michael v..
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Walk details
Today’s rural walk gives us fantastic views of the Berkshire Downs and beautiful woodlands starting in the quaint village of Hampstead Norreys. Starting at the village hall, we’ll head towards the wooded area towards Eling Farm, which we then pass to walk through another wooded area and under the M4. From here, we’ll then head towards a stream as well as several Copses and Granary Kennels. After walking under the M4 again, we’ll stop off in Yattendon for lunch, which has an optional pub stop at The Royal Oak.
After lunch, we’ll head towards Haw Farm before heading towards Beechwood Farm to take us back into Hampstead Norreys to finish the walk. For those who want to go to the pub at this point, we’ll be stopping off at The White Hart for a pint, which is roughly a 10-minute walk from the village hall.
Travel details
Please note, that there's no public transport on a Sunday. The best way to get to the start point at Hampstead Norreys Village Hall is to follow the M4 and B4009 towards the postcode RG18 0TR.
Dogs
Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.
Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
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 in enough time to be helpful.13 attendees
Past events
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