Tag: Walks

Recommended Walk – Knowl Hill Circular Walk

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This is a lovely circular walk from Knowl Hill and across local countryside and woods, then back to the car parking.

It’s approximately 4 miles and around 2 hours at a leisurely pace.

The whole route is dog friendly, and with some off-lead opportunities.

Parking is available in the lane running alongside Bath Road.

View the route here:

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Recommended Walk – Stonor Park Circular

Stonor Park Circular Walk

This is a lovely walk through Stonor park and then across local countryside back to the car parking.

It’s approximately 4.5 miles and around 2.5hours at a leisurely pace.

The whole route is dog friendly, and with some off-lead opportunities.

Parking is available in the lay-by opposite the entrance to Stonor Park.

View the route here:

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Recommended Walk – Swinley Forest and Caesar’s Hill Walk

Swinley Forest and Caesar's Hill Walk

A lovely walk around Swinley Forest and passing through Caesar’s Camp.

Just over 4 miles, and around a 2.5hr leisurely walk – This is a great dog friendly walk that is also totally buggy accessible.

There is plenty of paid parking (£2.90 for 4 hours) at the Look Out Discovery Centre (RG12 7QW).

The forest is very large and so the walks length can be made longer if you like, or cut shorter as necessary.

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Recommended Walk – Dogmersfield and Basingstoke Canal Circular

Dogmersfield and Basingstoke Canal Circular

Another shorter walk today! Around 4 miles, or an hour and a half leisurely walk!

It can be extended at the end by approximately a mile by continuing past Tundry pond and around Dogmersfield Park.

Great walk with a dog, with a lovely section running alongside the Basingstoke Canal – There is one awkward Stile with dogs, however a section of fence can be lifted offering plenty of space even for bigger dogs.

There is plenty of parking available at the start, and there is a pub just opposite.

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Recommended Walk – Thames Walk – Cookham to Cock Marsh Circular

Thames Walk - Cookham to Cock Marsh Circular

A great dog friendly walk recommendation!

At 4 miles and about 2 hours walk at a leisurely pace, this is fantastic for an afternoons walk. Anti clockwise is the best to save going down a steep hill.

For dogs who like the water as much as Enzo, then there is many great places for them to paddle and swim in the Thames!

Midway along the Thames path is a pub called the Bounty which is very dog friendly, however can get very busy on a weekend.

There is a fairly steep hill to walk up, although this can be made less steep by walking further along the Thames before cutting back in, although the views are stunning from the top!

There’s a flat walk through the Winter Hill Golf Course, however there is great visibility to be very little risk.

Parking is available at the start location, which is a National Trust car park – free for members, or currently £2 a day for non-members.

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Recommended Walk – Thames Walk – Temple Island Meadows to Aston Circular

Thames Walk - Temple Island Meadows to Aston Circular

A shorter walk, but very much recommended!

Just over 3 miles, or an hour and half leisurely walk – dog friendly the whole route, with no stiles to deal with, plus some swimming opportunities for the dogs!

A lovely trek alongside the Thames, with some great views – followed by passing by a lock and then back around through the country side.

There is a pub half way round that is dog friendly, the Flower Pot, and worth a break in the beer garden.

Parking is available in Remenham, with various spaces dotted around.

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Recommended Walk – Simon’s Wood and Horseshoe Lake Circular

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A dog-friendly walk recommendation today, at nearby Finchampstead!

Approximately 4.5 miles, and just over 2 hours walk at a leisurely pace.

There are two lakes and a long stretch of River that are perfect for dogs who like to have a swim or dive!

Free parking is available at Simon’s Wood, or alternatively at Moor Green Lakes for a different start/end position.

For a shorter walk, then just Simon’s Wood and Lake are great even with a Stroller!

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Recommended Walk – Moor Green Lakes to Wick Hill

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Another dog-friendly walk recommendation today!

Approximately 6 miles or 3 hours at a leisurely pace – takes in forests, fields and lakes!

Very dog friendly route, with plenty of water access for water-loving dogs!

There is one short section alongside a busy road, however there is a reasonably wide verge.

Free parking at the start, however it can get busy so would recommend avoiding the busy midday rush.

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Recommended Walk – Thatcham and Crookham Common Circular

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Another recommended walk today – This time from nearby Thatcham!

Just over 6 miles and 3 hours at a leisurely pace – Free parking available at the start location!

The walk is a mix of field footpaths, towpaths and farmer/private roads.

Great for dogs as many opportunities to go off-lead!

There’s a nice ford at the start of the walk, and a dedicated dog-friendly lake – perfect for dogs that like to have a paddle and swim!

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Recommended Walk – Savill Garden to Virginia Water circular

Savill Garden to Virginia Water circular

We took a lovely trip to the Savill Garden for a nice 5 mile circular route down around Virginia Water.

We took around 3.5 hours, however this involved tons of swimming opportunities for Enzo!

Despite the area being very busy due to the weather, the areas are very large and as such it was very easy to avoid people. Many opportunities for Enzo to run off-lead as well as a result.

There is free parking just around the corner from the entrance to the Savill Garden Coach Parking, however it can get filled up fairly quickly.

Definitely recommend, but would say to do it early morning or late afternoon in order avoid the heat and the crowds.

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