Berkshire Mummies

Dec

2020

Walks by Water in Berkshire

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkFamily Walks, Walks by Water, Berkshire Walks, Water Walks

There are lots of wonderful 'Walks by Water in Berkshire', whether it's walking by the River Thames, the Kennet and Avon Canal, a pond or lake. Here are some family friendly walks which we have tired and enjoyed. I have listed a number of walks below, click on the links for a more detailed blog post about each walk, with information about parking. Walks by Water in Berkshire Walking at Simon's Wood, Finchampstead The walk at Simon's Wood is predominately a woodland walk through a fantastic woodland, however it has a pond in the middle of it and makes a…

Dec

2020

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Walking at Braywick Nature Reserve

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkFamily Walk, Buggy Friendly Walk, Dog Friendly Walk

We really enjoyed walking at Braywick Nature Reserve in Maidenhead, it makes a lovely family walk. You can park for free in the car park on Hibbert Road which takes you directly into the Formal Park area. There are some beautiful trees and benches dotted around and open green space to enjoy. Where did we walk? When we walked at Braywick Nature Reserve we walked through the Formal Park and past the cemetery on our left. We then followed the path out of the Formal Park keeping to our left and found some wonderful wooden sculptures, which the children really…

Dec

2020

By Berkshire Mummies

Christmas and New Year Walks in Berkshire

Christmas, Free Things To Do, Places to Walk, Seasonal

***Please follow Government Guidelines with regards to Tier 4 restrictions due to Covid-19 if going on Christmas and New Year Walks in Berkshire***. Walk suggestions: Dinton Pastures, Wokingham A family walk around Dinton Pastures Lake with a fantastic large play area and cafe. The Copper Horse, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park An opportunity to walk to a well know landmark in Windsor great park. The walk is flat but long and feels like a real adventure. Buckler's Forest, Crowthorne Buckler's Forest covers 100 acres of forest, grasslands, heathland and ponds. The site was once the former Transport Research Laboratory…

Dec

2020

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25+ ideas to help motivate children during a walk

Free Things To Do, Places to Walk, Places To Play And LearnFamily Walk, Walking

We enjoy walking as a family, getting outdoors in the fresh air and seeing what nature has to show us. We are an 'outdoor' family and also have a dog so are out walking everyday. Our eldest walks good distances and our youngest seems to be a keen walker too, now preferring to walk versus going in the buggy. I share a lot of family friendly walks through the Berkshire Mummies Blog including these buggy friendly walks and I am often asked by readers how to motivate children to walk which has inspired this blog post. So here are 25+…

Nov

2020

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking from Baths Island to Windsor Bridge

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkBuggy Walks, Family Friendly Walks

Windsor is a beautiful place to explore and we have always loved visiting the royal town and there are some fantastic walks around Windsor including along The Long Walk. We also enjoy walking from Baths Island to Windsor Bridge which is a walk I describe below. This walk is buggy friendly. Walking to Baths Island and Windsor Bridge? We start our walk by parking at Windsor Leisure Centre. Once parked at the leisure centre, walk towards the River Thames with the Leisure Centre building on the left hand side. You will then be in an open green space. There is…

Nov

2020

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Walking at Cantley Park

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkDog Friendly Walk, Family Walks, Buggy Walks, places to walk

We recently went walking at Cantley Park in Wokingham. The park is made up of park land which is lovely to walk around. It is also home to Cantley Theatre and Cantley Park Sports which offers tennis courts, football pitches and archery. In the middle of Cantley Park you can find Cantley House Hotel. There is also a children's play area and free parking. Where did we walk? As we entered the car park we parked in the car parking spaces to our right. From the car park we walked in the field next to the car park and followed…

Nov

2020

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Walking at Larks Hill and Cabbage Hill, Bracknell

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkBuggy Friendly Walk, Dog Friendly Walk, Family Walks

Walking Larks Hill and Cabbage Hill, Bracknell can be done as two separate walks or one combined walk. We have done this walk in several different guises during different seasons. For the purpose of this blog post I will talk about our walk from Larks Hill to Cabbage Hill but will give information of two car parks as you can start the walk in reverse if you wish. Cows at Larks Hill in August 2020 About the walk Larks Hill is made up is 16.5 acres of open space and can be found off Harvest Ride in Warfield, Bracknell. The…

Nov

2020

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Visiting Runnymede Pleasure Grounds

Places to Walk, Days Out, Outside Of BerkshireSurrey, Runnymede

Runnymede is known for it's connections to the Magna Carta and is situated in Egham, Surrey on the outskirts of Windsor, Berkshire. There is lots to see and do whilst visiting Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. It's a great place to visit with the family. You can take a stroll alongside the River Thames with plenty of opportunity to watch the wildlife and boats. From the car park, if you walk with the play area on your right, head toward the river. Then turn right, walking past the boat club, you can then follow the tow path to Bell Weir Lock. The…

Nov

2020

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Walks in Windsor and Maidenhead

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkMaidenhead, Windsor, Family Walks

Family friendly walks in Windsor and Maidenhead The Copper Horse, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park The walk to the Copper Horse along The Long Walk is a wonderful flat walk, it is long as the name suggests! However, the views of Windsor Castle are fantastic once you reach The Copper Horse and it feels like an achievement reaching the landmark. Walking from Bath Island to Windsor Bridge This is a walk with lots to see including great view of Windsor Castle. Don't forget some food to feed the birds on the River Thames. The walk is Buggy Friendly. Braywick…

Oct

2020

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A visit to The Nature Discovery Centre

Free Things To Do, Places to Walk, Days OutFamily Walk, Days Out, Free things to do, Family Friendly Activities

I recently went for a walk and visit to The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham and have to say I was really impressed with the Wildlife Trusts site. I went mid-week, during term time and met my parents for a social distanced walk and picnic. The weather was a mixture of sunshine and showers which was kind to us during our picnic. It’s a lovely family friendly destination and I look forward to going back with my husband and the kids soon. What is at the Nature Discovery Centre? The Nature Discovery Centre is made up of a series of…

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