Guide to walking in the Thames Valley, southern England

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Walking in the Thames Valley

Author

Steve Davison

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

ISBN

9781852845704

Published

11 Nov 2008

Availability

Published

Edition

First

Price

£12.00

ISBN (10)

1852845708

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Pages

240

Originally Published

11 Nov 2008

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Walking in the Thames Valley offers 25 challenging circular walks around the River Thames and River Kennet in the south of England, taking in the Southern Chilterns, the Berkshire and North Hampshire Downs, Southern Oxfordshire and the eastern edge of Wiltshire. All routes are within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon and London.

Activities

Walking, backpacking

Seasons

Spring and autumn offer the best walking conditions and clearer skies. In winter some paths may become impassable after heavy rain due to flooding, especially along the Thames.

Centres

Reading, Newbury, Abingdon, London

Difficulty

Walks range from 10 to 18 miles, with one 26-mile, 2-day option, all on good paths. Many routes also have shorter options.

Must See

The Chilterns and North Wessex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the World Heritage Site at Avebury, the Uffington White Horse, lots of cosy pubs and ancient churches