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Welcome to LDWA Thames Valley's Monthly Newsletter
Forthcoming Social Walks
Sun 1st Mar 2026 c20ml. 09:00. (SU770817) Henley-on-Thames: Mill Lane c.p C1800ft Ascent.
Sun 8th Mar 2026 c19ml. 09:00. (SU555621) Ashford Hill Recreation Ground c.p (permission obtained). the c.p is small so car pool if possible. Approach on Chapel Lane which is a loop from & back to B3051 main road, easiest to take southern turning with this street sign, i.e. right on second Chapel Lane entrance if approaching from Reading Some new territory. Through Hannington & Kingsclere & back on the Brenda Parker Way. 1600 ft ascent mainly in middle of walk, where there should be good views across to Salisbury Plain & the Kennet valley.
Sun 15th Mar 2026 c20ml. 09:00. (SU825840) Hurley: Village c.p Ashley Hill, Mill End, Hambleden, Marlow, Burchett's Green.
Sun 22nd Mar 2026 c15ml. 09:00. (SU807918) Lane End: c.p by traffic lights 1500 feet of ascent. A Chance for a Chatter while meandering through Chisbridge, Homefield Wood, Shakespeare's Way, Hambleden, Turville & Fingest.
Sun 29th Mar 2026 c20ml. 09:00 REMEMBER CLOCKS GO FORWARD OVERNIGHT. (SU601800) Goring-on-Thames: Manor Road, at the end in the small parking area 1400 ft ascent. Walk past villages via uplands - hopefully not too muddy.
Full Programme of Social Walks (there might be short notices walks added later)
Walk Leading Opportunities
There are opportunities to lead a Social walk on:-
- Sunday 5th, 12th and 19th April
Contact Andrew Beck (Walks Coordinator) at tv.walks@ldwa.org.uk if you would like to lead a Social Walk.
The Thames Valley Area can be seen here with a map of known walk start points.
If you have not lead a Social Walk contact the Walks Coordinator and assistance in planning and leading can be provided.
Other News
Challenge Walk Reports
None
Social Walk Reports
Thames Valley 50th Anniversary Walk
An approximate recreation the inaugural route taken by Bob Ford & John Cassells in 1976, with celebrations after at Maidenhead Athletic Club's hall for cake for the second week running and the third time this year.
21 people attend the walk in total, some doing more miles than others, with more joining for the after walk celebrations.
Local Challenge Walks
Sun 8th Mar 2026 6th Hannington Hike - 26.6 or 15.5 miles.
Sat 25th Apr 2026 Bath Beat - 12.5, 17, 21 or 26.5 miles.
Sun 26th Apr 2026 Pewsey Downsaround - 35, 26, 17 or 10 miles.
Sun 31st May 2026 South Downs Marathon 2026 - Combination of loops from a choice of 10, 8x2, 6 and 5mile routes and also a 2mile wheelchair friendly interest walk.
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