Newbury Outdoor Lovers Meetup Group

This walk is set in the Lambourn Downs and has slightly challenging inclines. It starts and finishes in the very attractive village of East Garston. The return to Priscilla’s café at the end of the walk makes a happy ending.

Meeting place: Meet in the car park/forecourt of East Garston Village Hall:
East Garston Social Club and Village Hall
Back Street
East Garston
Berkshire
RG17 7EX.

Bicycles: There is a place for bicycles in one corner of the forecourt.

Start time: 10:00 am

Distance: approximately 7 miles.

Time walking: approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Conditions: A bit challenging : hills and overgrown in places.
Please wear comfortable clothes and stout footwear suitable for the weather and outdoor terrain.

Refreshments: It’s always advisable to bring along snacks and water to drink on any walk.
The plan is to stop at Priscilla’s at the end of the walk to eat and drink. However, you may prefer to have you own packed lunch (outside).

Risk: We walk at our own risk. Please always carry written contact details of who to contact in case of emergency.

Dogs: Welcome on lead.

Cost: £4, at the beginning of the walk, to help towards the cost of using Meetup software. Thank you.

NB. If you would like to organise a walk or event, lead a walk, suggest a walk or ask a question, please don’t hesitate to direct message me.
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Meeting place:
In front of Hungerford Hub & Library,
Church Street, Hungerford, RG17 0JG.
Start time: 10:30 am.
Distance: approximately 6.5 miles.
Time walking: up to approximately 2.5 hours.
Conditions: Please wear comfortable clothes and stout footwear suitable for the weather and outdoor terrain.
Refreshments: It’s always advisable to bring along snacks and water to drink on any walk.
The plan is to finish at an interesting private garden behind the high street in Hungerford where there will be home made tea and cake.
Risk: We walk at our own risk. Please always carry written contact details of who to contact in case of emergency.
Dogs: Welcome on lead.
Costs:
. £4 to help towards the cost of using Meetup software, payable at the beginning of the walk. Thank you.
. £3 to the charity Noreen’s Kids at the garden at 87-88 High Street, Hungerford.
NB. If you would like to organise a walk or event, lead a walk, suggest a walk or ask a question, please don’t hesitate to direct message me.
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This lovely event is provided by Variety is the Spice meetup group and is an opportunity to meet new friends, as follows:

Join us for a nostalgic day out with a steam train journey, Sunday lunch and walk in beautiful countryside.

Timetable

All meet at Princes Risborough station, Station Approach, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9DN, at 11am.

If you need a lift from Reading railway station to Princes Risborough, please contact Carl at Variety is the Spice meetup group to reserve a seat in his 7-seater vehicle; the departure from reading will be 10am, meet at the station exit near The Coffee Van, Trooper Potts Way, RG1 8AL.

Steam train departs Princes Risborough railway Station at 11.20am. Arrive Chinnor Railway station 11.40am.

Walk 3km to lunch venue for lunch at 12.45pm. Please contact Carl at Variety is the Spice for booking a table.

Walk 6km to Chinnor Railway station to catch the 4pm steam train.

Arrive Princes Risborough railway station to 4.20pm.

Those traveling with Carl arrive Reading at 5.20pm.

Walk facts
Form: Figure of 8
Length: 9km/6 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 2.5 hours.
Grade: Easy with some hills. Total ascent 240m. Not a walk in the park.
What to take:

• Plenty of water & some snacks.
• If you are not having a meal at the lunch break please bring a packed lunch.
• Sun hat, sun cream, sun glasses and lightweight waterproof in the summer.
• Walking poles can be helpful on steep or slippery paths.

Walk description
From Chinnor railway station its a short walk to The Ridgeway - National Trail and on to an unspoiled, traditional 16th century Free House with outside seating. This location has featured in Midsomer Murders and other TV series. Here we can have Sunday lunch (booking required).
You can opt out of having a meal and bide your time if you prefer.
After lunch we'll take a short walk to see The Lyde, sunken aquatic garden, created by Lord Carrington.
Refreshed and motivated we'll head for some magnificent views over the Vale of Aylesbury from Chinnor Hill Nature Reserve. Next its a steep decent to the Ridgeway National Trail to retrace our steps back to Chinnor railway station to catch the steam train to Princes Risborough.
Meeting at
Meet at the exit of Reading railway station near to The Coffee Van at RG1 8AL at 10am.
or
If you wish to make your own way to Princess Risborough station to meet us at 11am.
Costs (all costs are paid by individuals on the day)
The organisers provide this event for the enjoyment of the participants, not for profit.

• If you are traveling from Reading to Princes Risborough with Carl a donation of £3 per person is requested for the return journey.

The steam train ticket costs Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway

• Adult (16-59 yrs) £16
• Senior 60+ years (Adult Day Rover) £7.00.

Important information for our walks

• This walk is considered to be low risk, however the footpaths may be rough, steep & muddy in places. So you are advised to wear walking boots & suitable hiking clothes.
• If you are not sure about suitable clothes, or your ability to do this walk, please discuss with Carl R in advance so that you can make a considered decision.
• Participants must take full responsibility for their own welfare & safety.
• You sign up for and attend our activities at your own risk.
• This Meetup group does not have any insurances to cover your activity.