Well, Well, Well!
Reading Walks Festival 2024
This 10 km circular walk starts out from near the end of the Pink 25 Bus route at Peppard, in the Chilterns countryside to the north of Reading. We follow historic paths, tracks and lanes through woods and fields to the villages and hamlets of Rotherfield Peppard, Gallowstree Common and Kingwood Common. There is plenty to discover along the way, including a Stoney Bottom, ornate public wells and their importance to local communities, an elephant in the woods, and a Unicorn! The route is undulating with 120m total ascent/descent (two short steep sections). No stiles.
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Exercise - a healthy walk with some stopping points of interest. More walking/less talking
- Hard difficulty / 10 km /3.5 hrs
- Start point: Car park opposite Peppard Stores, Stoke Row Rd, Peppard Common
- Dress appropriately for a country walk / walking boots or shoes are advised for muddy parts.
- Bring drink and snack. Optional refreshment at the Unicorn pub at end of walk.
- No toilets on route (available at end of walk if using pub)
- Not family friendly
- Not wheelchair accessible
About the walk leader
Your guide on this walk will be Philippa Saunders (Pipsticks Walks).
" I am an experienced, qualified outdoor leader who lives locally and is passionate about the Chilterns. I like to share my wealth of knowledge about local flora, fauna, landscape and heritage to give you a unique and rewarding walk experience."
Getting there
Meeting point: Car park opposite Peppard Stores. https://what3words.com/apricot.frostbite.scrub
Reading Bus Pink 25 (alight at Peppard Stores) (9.45 am from Friar St - arrive Peppard Stores 10.15 am)
