Red Rose Ramblings (3702)

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    Start dateMay 31 2024
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    Time08:45 am
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    LocationOX49 5PZ
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    PriceFree

Join us for some Red Rose Ramblings! This is a linear day walk using the Red Rose Bus 122 (Watlington – Reading) to take us from Watlington to Peppard. Our 13-mile ramblings then take us through the bottoms and tops of Chilterns, via Nettlebed and Russell’s Water, to return to Watlington.

Our route is a hilly one (total ascent/descent of 1,320 ft) through the towering beech woods clothed in their fresh green foliage, and with an awesome view to soak in on our descent into Watlington.
This walk is supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance, an independent charity at the front line of saving lives (https://www.tvairambulance.org.uk/). Donations on the day will be gratefully received (we recommend a minimum of £10).

Additional information

Please dress appropriately for a walk in the countryside, and having regard to the British weather. Paths may be rough and muddy in part. A small rucksack is useful for personal items such as water, snacks, spare clothing etc. We advise all walkers to carry personal first aid.
Nordic walking / trekking poles useful (optional).

Dog-free walk

Paths and tracks are uneven, rough and steep in part, and may be muddy. Some Total ascent/descent 1,320ft (402m). Some gates. No stiles.

We plan a mid-morning refreshment break at the Cheese Shed, Nettlebed (pay locally). We will also pause for a short picnic break en-route – please bring your own. Post walk, perhaps treat yourself to some well earned refreshment in the Spire and Spoke at Watlington!

Don’t forget your bus fare (cash or card) (£2?).This walk is supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance, an independent charity at the front line of saving lives (https://www.tvairambulance.org.uk/). Donations on the day will be gratefully received (we recommend a minimum of £10).

Philippa Sanders. Pipsticks Walks.
Meet at 8.45 am by the bus stop outside Watlington Library on High Street. We will take the 9.00 am bus from Watlington (arrives at Peppard (Red Lion) at 9.23 am.). Public car park on Hill Road (free) - 3 mins walk to Library.
13 miles
Long walks (7 or more miles)
7 hours 45 minutes
Strenuous (long / challenging walk for fit / experienced walkers
Moderate
10
Yes (Oxford Bus / Thames Travel route City 11 - Oxford to Watlington)