Wild Walks
Enjoy a Wild Walk through our beautiful counties.
All these circular routes take you through at least one BBOWT nature reserve as well as the surrounding countryside.
There is a leafletĀ for each walk that has full details of the route and information about the area and local wildlife. Download and print at home or save on your phone. We recommend you take an OS map with you too.
Walks in Berkshire
Inkpen Wild Walk
This 17km circular walk includes ancient heathland, woods and downs, and spectacular views. Starting in Kintbury,Ā it takes inĀ Inkpen CommonĀ andĀ Inkpen Crocus FieldĀ nature reserves. There is a shorter 10km route that starts at Inkpen Common.Ā OS Explorer Map 158, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Sandhurst Wild Walk
This gentle 9km circular walk passes through heathland, pasture and forest. Starting in Sandhurst, it takes inĀ Wildmoor HeathĀ nature reserve and part of Crowthorne Wood. OS Explorer Map 160, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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West Berks Walk One
Enjoy varied wetland wildlife, ancient woods and rare heathland. Starting in Thatcham, this 6-mile circular walk takes inĀ Bowdown WoodsĀ nature reserve. Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 158 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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West Berks Walk Two
Walk along the River Enborne, through woodland and pastures. Starting at Thatcham railway station, this 6-mile circular walk takes in part of ofĀ Greenham and Crookham Commons.Ā Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 158 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Walks in Buckinghamshire
Tring Park Wild Walk
Enjoy scenic views, wooded valleys and ancient parkland on this 10km circular walk through the Chilterns. Starting in Tring, the walk takes inĀ DancersendĀ nature reserve and the Ridgeway National Trail.Ā OS Explorer Map 181, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Tring Reservoirs Wild Walk
Stroll along the waterside and look for waterbirds on this gentle 13km walk. Starting at Tring railway station, it takes inĀ College LakeĀ nature reserve, a section of the Grand Union Canal and three reservoirs. OS Explorer Map 181, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Walks in Oxfordshire
Cothill Wild Walk
Explore Cothill Fen,Ā the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 km circular walk takes in three nature reserves:Ā Dry Sandford Pit,Ā Parsonage MoorĀ andĀ Lashford Lane Fen.
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Foxholes Wild Walk
Stroll through rolling countryside, woodland and quiet villages on this 11km circular walk.Ā Starting in Shipton-under-Wychwood, it takes in ancient woodland atĀ FoxholesĀ nature reserve.Ā OS Explorer Map OL45, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Goring Wild Walk
Enjoy magnificent views of the River Thames and rare chalk grassland species on this 8km circular walk. Starting in Goring, it takes inĀ HartslockĀ nature reserve and a section of the Thames Path National Trail.Ā OS Explorer Map 171, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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Henley Wild Walk
This varied 21km circular walk through the Chilterns takes in parkland, farmland and woodland. Starting in Henley, it includesĀ Warburg Nature Reserve. There is a shorter 8km section that can start from the reserve or Nettlebed.Ā OS Explorer Map 171, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route.
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