Sonning Common walks

After passing through the shady woods and well-tended farms of the beautiful Chiltern Hills enjoy the extensive views over the Thames Valley, before descending to the twin villages of Whitchurch and Pangbourne.

This walk passes through some of the beautiful beech woods of the Chiltern Hills. This area of outstanding natural beauty is within easy reach of London, and an ideal location for a day out away from the stresses of everyday life. The footpaths in this area are well looked after by the Chiltern Society, and discreet arrows on the trees depict the rights of way.

A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.

Easy walking through village streets, commons, woodlands and fields with a few short uphill stretches.

A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.

A medium length walk through undulating farmland and the BBC’s Crowsley Park.

A long and interesting walk through Crowsley Park with only a few uphill sections.

A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.

A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through woodland and across fields.

A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.

A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.

Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.

This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.

This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.

A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.

A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.

A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Rotherfield Greys – Peppard Common – Rotherfield Greys.

There are some hills to negotiate on this interesting and enjoyable walk.

Walk through beautiful countryside surroundings with a wonderful selection of birds and a stop a The Flowing Spring pub.

A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.

Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.

A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.

A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.

An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden, Crowsley Park and Binfield Heath.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch and Dunsden.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden and Binfield Heath.

Lovely walk through the countryside passing by Binfield Heath - Shiplake - Thames - Sonning.

This lovely circular walk offers the opportunity to explore the local countryside and stroll alongside one of the most famous rivers in the world. There are stories of a Viking burial, a famous poet, a gambler and a mill with a new lease of life.

After crossing the railway and descending the steps to the river bank this is a level walk on a good path along the banks of the River Thames, between trees at first then opening out. Nearer Reading there are benches along the Thames promenade, ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.

This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.