Compton walks

Walks around Hampstead Norreys ( Download : PDF )

5.94mi +446ft -443ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Hampstead Norreys - Berkshire

A varied walk through woods, meadows and fields, taking in the River Pang, with local history from the Bronze Age to World War Two. Two shorter options are described - 6km and 9km.

The Red Lion - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

4.59mi +194ft -184ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Blewbury - Oxfordshire

An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.

The Red Lion - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

3.46mi +30ft -30ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Blewbury - Oxfordshire

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

The Red Lion - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

4.42mi +36ft -36ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Blewbury - Oxfordshire

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys via the Eling Way ( Download : PDF )

4.95mi +272ft -276ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Hermitage - Berkshire

A circular path from Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys along paths through the Eling estate, returning along the Eling Way which follows the route of the former railway.

The John Barleycorn - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

7.12mi +66ft -69ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire

An easy walk along a beautiful part of the Thames.

The John Barleycorn - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.59mi +302ft -289ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire

A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring.

The John Barleycorn - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

5.73mi +440ft -427ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire

A scenic walk with two uphill climbs. Goring – Elvendon Valley – Great Chalk Wood – Goring.

Goring Wild Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.44mi +397ft -387ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire

Explore Goring : enjoy magnificent views of the River Thames and rare chalk grassland species. Starting in Goring, this 8 km circular walk takes in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) Hartslock nature reserve and a section of the Thames Path

Perch & Pike - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

3.24mi +16ft -16ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in South Stoke (Oxfordshire) - Oxfordshire

A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.

Perch & Pike - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

9.48mi +187ft -197ft 4h30 Easy
Starting point in South Stoke (Oxfordshire) - Oxfordshire

A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.

Perch & Pike - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

6.57mi +69ft -69ft 3h05 Moderate
Starting point in South Stoke (Oxfordshire) - Oxfordshire

A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.

Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield (shorter walk) ( Download : PDF )

4.17mi +223ft -226ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Bradfield - Berkshire

A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and across a variety of countryside.

Berkshire Circular Routes: Bradfield (longer walk) ( Download : PDF )

5.08mi +200ft -180ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Bradfield - Berkshire

A delightful walk through ancient woodland, along the bank of the River Pang, and varied countryside.

Bucklebury Common circular walk from Thatcham ( Download : PDF )

5.1mi +328ft -302ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

An easy, pleasant and varied walk, starting from the centre of Thatcham and reaching the open countryside along a green corridor. It continues through Bucklebury Common in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before returning to Thatcham.

King William IV - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

3.03mi +292ft -279ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Ipsden - Oxfordshire

A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.

King William IV - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

4.06mi +177ft -177ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Ipsden - Oxfordshire

An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.

King William IV - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.6mi +453ft -446ft 3h25 Easy
Starting point in Ipsden - Oxfordshire

A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.

Living Landscape Wild Walk One ( Download : PDF )

5.96mi +161ft -161ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

Enjoy varied wetland wildlife, ancient woods and rare heathland. Starting in Thatcham, this 6-mile circular walk takes in Bowdown Woods nature reserve.

Living Landscape Wild Walk Two ( Download : PDF )

6.21mi +295ft -276ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

Walk along the River Enborne, through woodland and pastures. Starting at Thatcham railway station, this 6-mile circular walk takes in part of Greenham and Crookham Commons.

The Lap of Thatcham ( Download : PDF )

9.89mi +433ft -417ft 4h55 Moderate
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

A circular walk around Thatcham, which is never far from the town yet is mostly rural in character - including woodland, fields and the Kennet and Avon canal.

Crookham Common and the River Enborne from Thatcham Station ( Download : PDF )

6.6mi +302ft -302ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

An interesting and varied walk - including the Kennet and Avon canal, the open heathland of Greenham Common, the woods of Crookham Common and the rural River Enborne.

Newbury to Hamstead Marshall ( Download : PDF )

4.48mi +240ft -79ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Newbury - Berkshire

Easy dog friendly walk along the canal, through farmland and woodlands.

Newbury to Hungerford via Kennet & Avon Canal ( Download : PDF )

8.98mi +89ft -0ft 4h10 Moderate
Starting point in Newbury - Berkshire

A linear Berkshire walk that offers pleasant level walking with something of interest along the way. The route uses trains for the return journey.

The Six Bells - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.54mi +30ft -30ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.

The Six Bells - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

6.09mi +30ft -30ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.

The Six Bells - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

7.31mi +243ft -249ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.

The River Enborne from Crookham Common ( Download : PDF )

3.45mi +167ft -167ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Thatcham - Berkshire

A pleasant walk through the woods of Crookham Common and along the bank of the River Enborne.

Theale to Burghfield Bridge ( Download : PDF )

4.49mi +20ft -20ft 2h05 Moderate
Starting point in Theale - Berkshire

A lovely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to The Cunning Man pub.

Ewelme and Swans Way ( Download : PDF )

4.8mi +213ft -226ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Ewelme - Oxfordshire

A gentle walk across open farmland, with views. Much of the land is set aside for wild flowers, and is quite glorious in the early summer months.

The Chequers Inn - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

5.52mi +33ft -33ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.

The Chequers Inn - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.53mi +26ft -23ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.

The Chequers Inn - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.41mi +138ft -141ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.