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Welcome to LDWA Thames Valley's Monthly Newsletter
Forthcoming Social Walks
Sun 5th Apr 2026 c20ml. 09:00. (SU770817) Henley-on-Thames: Mill Lane car park.
Sun 19th Apr 2026 c21ml. 09:00. (SU783927) Cadmore End, Church Road - opposite school C2600ft ascent.
Sun 26th Apr 2026 c15.5ml. 09:00. (SU720887) Maidensgrove : At the eastern end of the Common, where Park Lane emerges into the open Visits four churches (Swyncombe, Nuffield, Nettlebed, Bix) & goes through beautiful woods, in particular Church Woods, Lower Common Woods, Bix Underwood, & the path between Bix Bottom & Kitesgrove Wood. 1,600 feet of ascent.
Sun 26th Apr 2026 c20ml. 09:00. (SU715932) Christmas Common: Hollandridge Lane - verge parking 2000 feet of ascent. Beautiful Bluebell Woods Galore. Visiting Shotridge Wood, Queen Wood, Warburg Nature Reserve, Highmoor Woods, Nuffield Place Park Wood, Swyncombe Church Wood, & Watlington Park Lower Deans Wood.
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 12th April
- Sunday 3rd May
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
JURASSIC HUNDRED 2027
We have been asked to run a checkpoint at the Hundred in Devon next year, during the May bank holiday (29-30 May, 2027).
A straw poll last year indicated 9-10 TV members would be willing to marshals : we would need slightly more than this to fully man the checkpoint.
After some correspondence, we have chosen the Scout Hut at Sidmouth. This is at 35 miles (avoiding the short crushes early on but the very long shifts later!) and will be from 19.00 hrs on the Saturday until 03.00 Sunday.
The committee will be discussing financial compensation for marshals and we may make a weekend of it, with a walk beforehand : in the past, we have refunded travel and reasonable expenses.
We will not be taking commitments till next year but speak to Duncan Macgregor if interested.
Photo Competition Reminder
Sun 8th Feb 2026 to Sun 27th Sept - Photographic Competition
Submit your photos, rules and how to submit detailed here.
Challenge Walk Reports
None
Social Walk Reports
Hurley Sun 15th Mar 2026
Ten TVLDWA members enjoyed a spring walk from Hurley on 15 March. The coffee stop was at Hambleden Lock, and the lunch stop took advantage of the picnic tables in Higginson Park at Marlow. After lunch there was a climb up to Burchetts Green via Pinkneys Green, and then back to Hurley. Luckily, the rain held off until after lunch.
Choice Chiltern Charm Sun 22nd Mar 2026
On 22 March 17 of us took advantage of the glorious spring weather on a 15 mile walk from Lane End through Chisbridge, Homefield Wood, Hambleden, Turville and Fingest. There was a distinct lack of mud but plenty of blossom and lambs. At Fingest there was even the opportunity for some tree surgery to remove a fallen branch from the path!
Local Challenge Walks
Sun 26th Apr 2026 Pewsey Downsaround - 35, 26, 17 or 10 miles.
Sun 31st May 2026 10th Pick and Mix - 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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