Leafy Victorian Splendour: Redlands Trees

Enjoy an informative guided tree walk through the elegant leafy Victorian and Edwardian streets of Redlands.

Type of walk
Learn something new on a guided tour -  less walking/more talking

More detail
This walk, just south east of Reading town centre, features a beautiful historic suburb of large Victorian and Edwardian houses which have retained their original character, with dramatic mature species of trees planted by our forbears from days gone by. Great possibilities for photographs. We will also take a peek at the Cedar trees in the dreamy Old Cemetery before exploring the landscaped gardens and cloisters of the original University of Reading. 
Bring water and a snack. Some small food shops available en route. Sensible shoes, a hat and sun cream. Toilets at start and end of walk. Cafes en route.

Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
3 km / 2 miles /  2-3 hours / Medium  / not wheelchair accessible / not family friendly

Ticket price
£3

About the walk leader
Walks leader Anna Iwaschkin is an enthusiastic walker and, as a Reading Tree Warden, very knowledgeable on Reading's trees, both British species and exotic. She has created and published numerous guided tree walks round the town's parks and open spaces, issued by Reading Tree Wardens, and her free downloadable leaflets are walks collectors' treasures.
 
Getting there
Start at The Lodge, Tutu's Ethiopian Table,  Palmer Park, Wokingham Road,  Reading RG6 1JL.  W3W Spray. Mixed. Closet
End University of Reading, 2  Redlands Road, Reading, RG15AQ.  W3W Poppy. Cube. Runner 

Take the 17 bus, direction Wokingham Road / The Three Tuns from central Reading, Friar Street (every 10 minutes) descending at College Road. At the end of the walk you can return to town by turning left out of the University front gate and proceeding until you reach the  Buzz 9 bus stop where the bus will take you back to town.