Walking in the Thames Valley offers 25 challenging circular walks around the River Thames & River Kennet in the south of Engl&, taking in the Southern Chilterns, the Berkshire & North Hampshire Downs, Southern Oxfordshire & the eastern edge of Wiltshire. All routes are within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon & London. While some walks visit Iron Age hill forts, others pass more modern features such as Wilton Windmill & the Kennet & Avon Canal. Some follow sections of the Ridgeway, while others meander along the banks of the Thames. What they all have in common is that they take the keen rambler to some of the best parts of the Thames Valley
- a patchwork of open chalk grassl&, broadleaved woodland & farmland & home to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walks from 10 to 18 miles, including one 2-day route Shorter, less strenuous alternatives for many of the walks. Detailed route descriptions with information on local points of interest, OS mapping & vibrant colour photographs