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Riverside detail -
Shorter Walks Usually Circular with a refreshment stop
Please Note. All U3A members
wishing to join a walk in the 'Short Walks' programme, must book in with
the Walk Leader for that walk, in advance. The Walk Leader
will advise the meeting point and any other relevant information about
the walk at the time of booking. It is not OK to just turn
up on the day of the walk
For later dates scroll down
Faringdon U3A
– A Short Walk
Contact:
Ian Clarkson, Faringdon U3A
Where:
Buscot and the
Thames
Date: Wednesday 21st July 2010
For: Members of any Affiliated TVN U3A.
National Trust membership would be of benefit- Costs to non-members –
Grounds only £5, House and Gardens £8
Meeting Place: (No public transport) Car
Park, Buscot, A417, 2 miles SE Lechlade 12:00noon
Route: Buscot Weir and Lock, Thames Path,
Buscot Park and House (National Trust – open 2:00pm – 6:00pm).
The walk is 4.5 miles (approx) but this does not include walking round
Buscot Park and House
Refreshments: Picnic lunch at riverside,
tea rooms available at Buscot House.
Registration: If
you would like to join this walk please send an email to
ian.clarkson@gmail.com,
simply stating that you are interested in the short walk, giving
your name, U3A, telephone number and email address. You will then be advised
of detailed plans for the day.
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Wokingham U3A Short Walk
Friday,
September 10th
Wittenham Clumps Short circular walk,
Circular walk to Shillingford over the Wittenham Clumps and return on the Thames
Path via Dray's Lock
There are 3 options:
Option A: Start in Little Wittenham, walk via the
Wittenham Clumps and woods to Shillingford Bridge Hotel for lunch. Return on
the Thames Path (option of detour to Dorchester) via Dray's Lock to
Wittenham. Distance 6 to 7 miles. Steep initial incline gives panoramic views
of the Thames and Dorchester (and the Didcot Power Station!).Iron Age
hillfort and Poem Tree. Some woodland, some
riverside walking.
Option B: Start in Dorchester. Walk to
Shillingford Bridge Hotel along the Thames Path with opportunity to visit the
magnificent Dorchester Abbey. Lunch at the hotel, and return along the Thames Path (with a short
section along the main road) to Dorchester with the Option A group. Distance
3miles.
Option C: Join the group for lunch at the
Shillingford Bridge Hotel, with an opportunity to use the picturesque site for
photographic, painting or bird-watching activities.
Registration: If you would like
to participate in Option A please inform Patsy Thornton, (patsy@thorntac.co.uk 01344 774812) She
will give you the start time and place.
If you wish to lunch at the
Shillingford Bridge Hotel, please inform Patsy so that she can pass on likely
numbers to the Hotel.
If you wish to join Option B
please inform Terence Carter West Oxford U3A (01865 863379) who will tell you
the start point and time.
The Shillingford Bridge Hotel offers a range of
sandwiches, soup and jacket potatoes (£4.50 to £6.50) as well as a selection of
main meals. Of course, you can take a picnic if preferred.
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West Oxford U3A
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Walk Leader
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Phone No
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eMail address
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Terence Carter
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01865 863379
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Not to be publicised
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Date of Walk
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Friday 8th October, 2010
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Start Time
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10.30am
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Distance
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4.5 or 6 miles
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Approx. finish time
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1-1.30pm
for pub lunch
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Short
description of walk inc. details of any stiles/inclines etc.
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The walk enjoys the
pleasant and quiet stretch of the River Thames south of
Oxford between Kennington and Radley, and the
neighbouring countryside with its gently sloping woodland and fields, passing
close to
Radley
College and to Nuneham House and Church (built
for the first Earl of Harcourt in 1756). The walk, which starts at Sandford
Lock, is easy, with just a few stiles. Parking details will be supplied on
application. Participants may enrol for the 6 mile or the 4.5 mile walk
(which takes a short cut). Applications by phone (see above) or to Mr Terence
Carter,
88 Oxford Road, Cumnor,
Oxford OX2 9PQ.
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Any
place(s) of local interest –description inc. times of opening and
cost of entry
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The Harcourt Arboretum in
the nearby
village of
Nuneham Courtenay, managed by the
University of
Oxford, is open from
10am – 5pm (last admission
4.15pm): the charge for entry (concessions) is
£3. The ticket can also be used on the same day for admission to the
University of Oxford Botanic Garden opposite Magdalen College, which is open
from 9am – 5pm (last admission 4.15pm): there are buses into Oxford from
Redbridge Park and Ride, a short distance from Sandford and just off the
Oxford Ring Road (clockwise direction).
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Pub
Lunch? – If available – description of type of menu + approx.cost
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Sandwiches, Jackets, Lunch
Deals from £4-6 approx. Full lunch menu also available.
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Please
arrange for a photo at the beginning of the walk and photos of anything
interesting along the way and send them to me for probable display in
September 2011.
Members
of own U3a attending
Meeting
Point/Parking Details/Any Public Transport
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Sandford on Thames, Oxford. Parking details and directions will be given only on
application.
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Members
of other U3A’s must register with the Walk Leader. The Walk Leader
will only give details of the meeting point, upon commitment by the other
U3A member that they will be attending.
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of other U3a’s attending
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Event by Haddenham U3A
Organiser: Hilary Skipsey, 01844 290464
Date of Walk: Friday 22 October 2010
Distance: 5 miles
Start time: 10.15
Starting point: The Palmers Arms, Dorney SL4 6QW.
Description: Easy walking, a few stiles & small incline.
Approx finish: 1 pm
Pub Lunch: The Palmers Arms, sandwiches plus main meals £10 - £15.
Local Interest: Jubilee river (Thames flood relief), Boveney Chapel, 13th
century, St James Church 12th century, Tudor Dorney Court (producing the
first pineapple in England), Eton College's rowing lake, across the Thames
Oakley Court Hotel, 18th century Down Place once the meeting place of
the infamous Kit-Kat Club, now Bray Studios. I will find out if the Chapel
& Church can be opened for us. Dorney Court is only open in the summer.
Please
make sure to let Hilary know if you are going to attend
Wokingham
U3A
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Walk Leader
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Phone No
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eMail address
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Penny Tomlin
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01344 774409
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Penny.tomlin2@btinternet.com
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Date of Walk
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Wednesday, 1st December
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Start Time
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10.30
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Distance
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5 miles approx.
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Approx. finish time
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12.45
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Short description of walk inc. details of
any stiles/inclines etc.
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Hurley is a pretty Thameside village. There is evidence that there was ford here
in 450. The walk goes through open countryside, along
quiet lanes and tracks, between Hurley and Marlow, returning along the Thames
path. No stiles.
Start at the free car park at the end of
Hurley village, opposite the church
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Any place(s) of local interest –description
inc. times of opening and cost of entry
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The remains of a Benedictine monastery
which was mentioned in the Domesday book in Hurley village
Hurley lock, unique along the Thames as the
river splits into many channels.
Temple lock,
unique because when the new lock was build in 1890, the old lock was left in
place
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Pub Lunch? – If available – description of
type of menu + approx.cost
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A short drive to the picturesque 17th
century Dewdrop inn in the heart of the countryside.
Soup and a roll,£4 50. Smoked haddock rarebit £5.50. Sandwiches with chips and salad from £6 50
- £7.00. Seasonal specialities are
also available
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Please arrange for a photo at the beginning
of the walk and photos of anything interesting along the way and send them to
me for probable display in September 2011.
Members of own U3a attending
Meeting Point/Parking Details/Any Public
Transport
Members of other U3A’s must register with
the Walk Leader. The Walk Leader will only give details of the meeting point,
upon commitment by the other U3A member that they will be attending.
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ABINGDON U3A
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Walk Leader |
Phone No |
eMail address |
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Eric Nuttall |
01235 522496 |
pnuts@mypostoffice.co.uk |
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Date
of Walk |
Wednesday 2nd March 2011 |
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Start
Time |
10.30am |
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Distance |
6
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Approx. finish time |
2.30 to 3.00pm if having lunch |
Short description of walk
inc. details of any stiles/inclines etc.
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Circular riverside walk starting from Culham Lock, touching Sutton
Courtenay and continuing along the Thames Path to Abingdon Lock.
Cross onto Abbey Meadows and continue into Abingdon town centre for an
optional lunch stop in any of the local pubs and cafes. Return to
Culham (either before or after lunch) will be via the Causeway and
river bank. This is a flat easy walk with no stiles. Please register
your interest with Eric Nuttall on the above telephone number or email
when directions to the free car park will be supplied. Limit of 25
walkers so please book early. |
Any place(s) of local
interest –description inc. times of opening and cost of entry
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Abingdon is an
ancient market town with many interesting buildings including the
magnificent County Hall in the Market Square (now a Museum
unfortunately closed during 2011) and the remains of the Abbey
buildings, including St. Nicolas’ Church. There are several groups of
almshouses mainly clustered around the parish church of St. Helens.
We will endeavour to give a short guided tour either at lunchtime or
after the finish of the walk depending on demand – please advise if
interested when booking for the walk. |
Pub Lunch? – If available –
description of type of menu + approx.cost
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Variety of pubs,
cafes and restaurants in Abingdon providing the full range of menus at
reasonable prices. We will not book any one in particular – just
arrange to meet up afterwards. |
Please
arrange for a photo at the beginning of the walk and photos of anything
interesting along the way and send them to me for probable display in
September 2011.
Members of own U3a
attending
Meeting Point/Parking
Details/Any Public Transport
Members of
other U3A’s must register with the Walk Leader. The Walk Leader will only
give details of the meeting point, upon commitment by the other U3A member
that they will be attending.
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Henley U3A
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Walk Leader
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Phone No
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eMail address
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Jill Kendal
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01189722201
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kendalwoodbury@supanet.com
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Date of Walk
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Wed 6 April 2011
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Start Time
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10.30am
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Distance
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5 miles
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Lunch time
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Short description of walk inc. details of
any stiles/inclines etc.
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Meet outside the River and Rowing Museum for a
circular walk through rolling Chilterns and back along the River Thames.
Hilly climb out of Henley.
Stiles – yes.
Free to find lunch in the town and then for those interested a
historical walk round Henley.
Numbers restricted.
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Any place(s) of local interest –description
inc. times of opening and cost of entry
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River and Rowing Museum. Open every day. Entry for concession
£5.00
St Mary’s Church and Chantry House, places of interest.
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Pub Lunch? – If available – description of
type of menu + approx.cost
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Lots of places to eat or picnic.
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Please
arrange for a photo at the beginning of the walk and photos of anything
interesting along the way and send them to me for probable display in September
2011.
Members of own
U3a attending
Meeting Point/Parking Details/Any Public
Transport
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Parking. Mill Lane, free
car park at Reading end of
the town off the Reading Road by jet
garage.
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Members
of other U3A’s must register with the Walk Leader. The Walk Leader will only
give details of the meeting point, upon commitment by the other U3A member that
they will be attending.
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Goring Gap U3A
Date Monday 9th
May 2011
Contact Ann Walsh Goring Gap U3A
Where A 4 ½ mile walk around Goring & Streatley to include fine views of the Thames and hopefully bluebells. The walk
includes a number of climbs. Either a
picnic lunch beside the Thames or one of the pubs in the village.
Parking in central car park or station.
See map attached of Goring Village
For Members of any Affiliated TVN U3A
Meeting Place Goring Village Hall at 10.30
Registration
e-mail to annwalsh3@aol.com with name, U3A and telephone number.
Thameside (Wallingford) U3A
A walk
from Dorchester-on-Thames to Wallingford
Walk
Co-ordinator:
Kevin
Harrison, Thameside (Wallingford) U3A
Date:
Thursday 19th May 2011
Meeting
Place:
Riverside Car-Park (by Wallingford Bridge) at Crowmarsh.
Route:
Short
bus-ride from Crowmarsh to Dorchester. Return walk via Dorchester,
Wittenham Clumps, Shillingford Bridge, Benson Marina and Wallingford – 7
miles. Level and fairly easy walking, except one optional climb to
Wittenham Clumps.
Features:
Dorchester village and Abbey, iron-age earthworks, Day’s Lock,
optional short but steep climb to Wittenham Clumps (excellent views of
the Thames and in every direction), woodland walk to Shillingford Bridge,
riverside walk via Benson Marina and Benson Lock to Wallingford and
Crowmarsh.
Refreshments:
Stop at Wittenham Clumps for morning coffee (bring your own!) and
informal lunch-stop at Benson Waterfront Café (wide range of light meals
and drinks available) immediately next to Benson Riverside park, where an
alternative option is to bring a picnic. Walk finishes in Wallingford with
its riverside Boathouse (café-bar), other cafés, shops and interesting
Museum.
Registration:
If you would like to join this walk, please (preferably) email Kevin
at
kg.harrison42@tiscali.co.uk
stating your interest, giving your name, U3A, telephone number and email
address (otherwise telephone 01491 834632). You will then be advised of
detailed plans for the day. Please note that for practical reasons
numbers will be limited to 25, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Windsor U3A
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Walk Leader |
Phone No |
eMail address |
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Jackie Taylor |
0118 9797350 |
Jackie@taylorpost.com |
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Date of Walk |
Thurs 9 June 11 |
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Start Time |
10.30 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
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Approx. finish time |
12.30 |
Short
description of walk inc. details of any stiles/inclines etc.
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Riverside Meadows, the
playing fields of Eton and views of Windsor castle & Eton college are
the main ingredients of this flat and easy walk. On this walk there
is a particularly memorable view of Windsor Castle rising
majestically above the opposite bank of the Thames. There will be
plenty of time to explore the many historic attractions of Windsor and
Eton at |
Any place(s)
of local interest –description inc. times of opening and cost of entry
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Windsor Castle £14.50
approx. |
Pub Lunch? –
If available – description of type of menu + approx.cost
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Many different eating establishments in both
Windsor & Eton. |
Please arrange for a photo at the beginning of the walk
and photos of anything interesting along the way and send them to me for
probable display in September 2011.
Members of own
U3a attending
Meeting
Point/Parking Details/Any Public Transport
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Car park in Eton ,
please e mail or phone Jackie for directions to Car Park |
Members of other U3A’s must register with the Walk
Leader. The Walk Leader will only give details of the meeting point, upon
commitment by the other U3A member that they will be attending.
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BRACKNELL FOREST U3A
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Walk
Leader
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Phone
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eMail
address
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Roger
Jones
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01344
451541, mob 07717 261630
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rogerjones@northlake.wanadoo.co.uk
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Date of
Walk
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Monday 15 August 11
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Start
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10am
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Distance
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5 miles
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finish time
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12 noon
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Short description of walk inc. details of any
stiles/inclines etc.
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Monday 15 August 2011
A five
mile circular walk along the River Thames between Maidenhead and Bray.
A
pleasant riverside walk including Brunel's GWR bridge, Bray Lock and the village of Bray.
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Any place(s) of local interest –description inc. times of
opening and cost of entry
Please arrange
for a photo at the beginning of the walk and photos of anything interesting
along the way and send them to me for probable display in September 2011.
Meeting Point/Parking Details/Any Public Transport
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Starting
time 10 a.m. from Bray Wick Park car park, entrance
from Hibbert Road. Map Ref. SU895795
(LR175, Exp160/172)
Please
ensure you enter the car park in Hibbert Road and not the one from
Braywick Road. If approaching from
the south there is no right turn into Hibbert Road from the A308, Braywick Road. Go past on dual
carriage way and do a U-turn. If using public transport it is about 1 mile
from Maidenhead railway station.
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