West Berkshire downs from East Garston
Introduction to Walk 1737
County/Area - Berkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.4 miles / 12 km
Ascent - 750 feet / 227 metres
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 GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 158 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer 158 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k.
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone.
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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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