Places to Walk Archives - Page 3 of 10

Mar

2023

A walk at Allens Field in South Ascot

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On 23rd March 2019 we went for a family walk at Allens Field, South Ascot, having never been here before. We went on a Saturday lunchtime and did not see anyone else walking there, so it was very peaceful and we were able to enjoy seeing our first bees of the year and two bright yellow moths / butterflies. Allens Field consists of woodland, wet woodland and grassland space. During our walk we just made up our own route to explore. There is a map in the car park to help guide you around the 9.5 hectare site and threw…

Dec

2022

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Walking at California Country Park

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We went walking at California Country Park on a wet December day, but still had an enjoyable walk. The walk took us around Longmoor Lake which is a 0.9 mile walk, along flat paths. You can extend this walk into the woodland, see map if you choose to extend this to a 2.2 mile walk. You can also walk to the FBC Centre which has a large play area plus bike / scooter track and multi-ball area, if you would like to extend your day out and walk. You will find sign posts directing you to the FBC centre at…

Nov

2022

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Runnymede Air Forces Memorial

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If you find this blog post useful don't forget to join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Also, once you have read this blog post do read about the War Horse Memorial in Ascot. Did you know about Runnymede Air Forces Memorial on Cooper's Lane in Runnymede? It's based in Surrey, just up the road from Old Windsor and over the Berkshire border. Walking to Runnymede Air Forces MemorialWhen we visited Runnymede Air Forces Memorial we were members of the National Trust, so decided to park at Runnymede National Trust car park (details below)…

Oct

2022

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Tumblestone Hollow Adventure Playground

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(AD Disclaimer: Berkshire Mummies have been gifted tickets to Tumble Stone Hollow Adventure Playground on a number of occasions since it opened - we love visiting). If you find this blog post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. Tumblestone Hollow is a mysteriously magical adventure playground set in the grounds of Stonor Park in Oxfordshire, just outside Henley-on-Thames. We have visited many times and always enjoy our time there. What can you do there? The wooden Adventure Playground here is just incredible!…

Jan

2022

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Walking to Marsh Lock in Henley on Thames

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Walking to Marsh Lock in Henley on Thames is a flat walk along the River Thames which takes you over a long boardwalk, situated above the water and takes you to Marsh Lock and Weir. If you decided to, you could continue the walk along the Thames Path in the direction of Lower Shiplake and Wargrave. Tell me about the walk? We started the walk at Mill Meadows in Henley-on-Thames, however you could also do this walk from Henley town centre (from the town centre just make sure you turn right at Henley Bridge and walk past The Angel on…

Jan

2022

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Hawley Park Farm Country Park in Hampshire

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Hawley Park Farm Country Park is a new green space (SANG) in Hawley, Hampshire. Not too far from Camberley, Frimley and Blackwater. What is at Hawley Park Farm Country Park? At Hawley Park Farm Country Park you will find open fields with hard standing paths running through the green space. At the car park you will find a map of the site and there are sign posts dotted around too. Up on the hill you will find the play area which is made up of a range of wooden play equipment. The play area is not enclosed. There is a…

Jan

2022

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A visit to Black Park Country Park in Wexham

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We went for a visit to Black Park Country Park in Wexham near Slough on a very wet, soggy January Saturday - the bonus for us was it was very quiet and the play area empty. Upon arrival we put the car registration into the car parking machine and went off on our adventure. Where did we go when we visited Black Park Country Park? From the car park we walked passed Go Ape and the cafe near the car park and then walked with the lake on our right-hand side. We then picked up signs which took us around the…

Dec

2021

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The Green Man Sculpture Trail at Tarman’s Copse, Jennett’s Park

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Hidden within Tarman's Copse, which is situated in Jennett's Park, Bracknell you will discover several pieces of wooden artwork which make up The Green Man Sculpture Trail plus lots of little wooden houses - it's a magical walk, with approx 20 things to spot. Some of the sculptures are found along the paths but others are tucked away in trees - make sure you look up high and low! If you find this blog post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. A…

Jul

2021

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Visiting The Basingstoke Canal

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The Basingstoke Canal makes a brilliant family day out with plenty to do and see - it is certainly worth visiting The Basingstoke Canal if you are looking for a free or low cost day out, depending on what you decide to do whilst you are there. Basingstoke Canal What's at The Basingstoke Canal There is loads to do when visiting The Basingstoke Canal including a play area, walks along the canal, boat trips, cafe, visiting the Basingstoke Canal Centre and gift shop. When we visited we parked the car (details below) and then went for a walk along the…

Jun

2021

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Free Wokingham Trails

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Did you know there are three free Wokingham Trails which you can do for free? All of the trails can be found on the Wokingham Town History App which is free to download and gives you all of the locations for the trails and the things you are looking to spot. On the app you will also find a guided tour of the Grade II Listed Town Hall with audio-visual commentary. What are the trails? There are three trails which you can do around Wokingham on the app; Wokingham Mosaics Trail - find 10 mosaics in locations around the town…