Walking and Cycling
Long Distance / Waymarked Trails and Tracks
Blackwater Valley Path 23 miles - walking route following the River Blackwater from its source to the River Loddon (multi user section between Tice’s Meadow (Farnham Quarry) and Frimley Business Park) - see also Archive PDF download
Kennet & Avon (Cycle Route) - Sustrans - "Follow the historic Kennet and Avon Canal through spectacular scenery from Bath to Reading. This 82-mile route will take you along tranquil canal towpaths and through gorgeous countryside. On the way you’ll see limestone aqueducts, Claverton Pumping Station and the dramatic Caen Hill Locks." - also see Link to Archived PDF Download
Lambourn Valley Way PDF download from the westberks.gov.uk website - 20 miles - walking route between the Uffington White Horse and Newbury - also see details on The Long Distance Walkers Association website
The Ridgeway - National Trails - 87 miles - walking route between the World Heritage Site of Avebury and Ivinghoe Beacon Link to Archived PDF Download
The Test Way - The Long Distance Walkers Association - 45 miles - walking route from Inkpen Beacon in Berkshire, following course of the River Test to Eling in Hampshire and Southampton Water - also see this Link to Archived PDF Download
The Thames Path - National Trails - follows the River Thames - 185 miles from its source in the Cotswolds to the City of London
Three Castles Path - The Long Distance Walkers Association - 61 miles - "This route was inspired by the 13th century journeys of King John via the Castle built by him near Odiham. The route takes in Windsor Great Park to Ascot, the Crown Estate south of Bracknell, the Blackwater Valley, the Basingstoke canal, the Whitewater River and the River Itchen from Itchen Abbas to the Great Hall, at The Castle, Winchester."
Slough Arm (Grand Union Canal) – Canal and River Trust - “The Slough Arm is a short canal branch from the Grand Union Main Line to Slough in Berkshire.”
Greenham and Crookham Commons - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust - "There are a wide variety of routes – The main tracks across the common are level and accessible for those with limited walking ability, cyclists and horse-riders. Other waymarked routes are colour coded and cross varying terrain. - The main tracks across the common are level and accessible for those with limited walking ability, off-road bicycles and off-road mobility scooters."
Inkpen Wild Walk -PDF Download from the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust website. - "This 17km circular walk includes ancient heathland, woods and downs, and spectacular views. Starting in Kintbury, it takes in Inkpen Common and Inkpen Crocus Field nature reserves. There is a shorter 10km route that starts at Inkpen"
Sandhurst Wild Walk -PDF Download from the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust website. - "This gentle 9km circular walk passes through heathland, pasture and forest. Starting in Sandhurst, it takes in Wildmoor Heath nature reserve and part of Crowthorne Wood"
Boulter’s Lock - Maidenhead - A short family walk by the River - from the CPRE Berkshire website
For those with mobility impairment, wheelchair users, families with children in a buggy and those using mobility scooters, there are a number of accessible walks listed on www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk
the Rambleon by Ramblerman website – for walking festivals and walk / cycle tacks and trails
Cycle Hire in Berkshire
Extreme Motion Alexandra Gardens, Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5HZ
Swinley Bike Hub The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QWBracknell
The Bike Company Windsor Trinity Yard, 59 St. Leonards Rd Windsor
