Walking Britain West Berkshire downs from East Garston
Introduction to Walk 1737
Region - North Wessex Downs
County/Area - Berkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.4 miles / 12 km
Ascent - 750 feet / 227 metres
Time - 4 hours 30 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
A Berkshire walk from East Garston exploring the Lambourn Valley and the rolling downland lying to the north. The route follows paths and byways in quiet countryside in an area renowned for training racehorses. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 158 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 158 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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