From Nook to Marsh: Sunset Walk

Join Adrian Lawson and Nature Nurture for a twilight walk from the hidden oasis of Holy Brook Nook to the wide open beauty of Fobney Marsh.    
Type of Walk
Guided tour - learning something new / more talking and less walking

More detail
We will begin in the leafy calm of Holy Brook Nook, a pocket of nature close to the town centre, before following the footpath along the Holy Brook to the south and west. As we move away from streets and into softer landscapes, you'll notice the gradual shift from urban edges to open marshland. Walking at this time of day brings a different atmosphere. Light softens, birds change their song, and the landscape feels slower and more spacious. Along the way we will pause to notice wildlife, listen to the sounds around us, and share stories about the history and ecology of these connected green spaces. 

By the time we reach Fobney Marsh, Reading's most beautiful and biodiverse wetland site, you'll have experienced just how closely town and nature sit side by side. Expect a relaxed pace, friendly company and a fresh perspective on familiar places. Walking boots are an essential for this walk. Wellies advisable if there has been prolonged wet weather. Binoculars are recommended as there is much to see.

Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
4 km / 2.5 miles / 2 hours / medium / not wheelchair accessible

Ticket price
£3

About the walk leader
Adrian has held various roles in ecology, including open spaces manager at Reading Borough Council and columnist for the local paper. He authored three books on nature in the Reading area. Adrian also chairs the Friends of Fobney Island management group and instructs woodland skills to school-excluded children at Path Hill Outdoors.

Getting there
Holy Brook Nook is a 20 min walk from the town centre, or on bus route Bronze 11 Katesgrove Lane stop. Bikes can be locked securely at Holy Brook Nook. 
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