Goring Circular (with variations) T=swc.17
Length: 18km (11.2 miles) 4 out of 10
I propose taking the Lardon Chase & Streatley Warren variations
The walk leaves Goring with a pretty vista over the Thames, before following the Ridgeway path up on to the Down. The route back ends with a steep climb, and a lovely view over the Thames, before a steep descent, and re-crossing the Thames into Goring. There is a shorter, map led, 8 mile version.
Do not hang about on the platform, but assemble outside the station.
Covid-19: Please pre-register with Eventbrite here to avoid delays on starting, to conform with organised group walking guidance & minimise hassle for me! (no obligation to go on the walk). On the walk, social distance, minimise contact with gates etc and keep to small groups.
Trains: Get the 0957 Didcot train (Ealing Broadway 1005) arriving 1104. Return trains are hourly at xx:48, some with an option to change at Reading for a faster journey to Paddington
Lunch: The Bell Inn Aldworth. Real Ales accompanied by simple rolls, soup and traditional puddings, 4.6 miles (7.5 km) from the start of the walk.
Tea: The Bull Inn as you approach Streatley has a garden as does the Miller of Mansfield & Catherine Wheel (nearest the station). There is also a Tesco Express by the station.
2 comments:
A lovely day out except for the lunch pub(the reason for posting!) being closed because of the weather forecast. Goring was dry as n=2 got off the train. The day remained w=dryish_windy. There was some moisture in the wind, which wasn't as bad as forecast. We stopped at The Bull for coffee and beer before getting the1648. A most unexpected result, preventing my planned test of my wet weather gear climbing a hill in a gale....
Good bluebells in the afternoon.
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