Places to Walk Archives - Page 5 of 10

May

2021

Orienteering in Berkshire

Free Things To Do, Places To Play And Learn, Places to WalkOrienteering, Orienteering in Berkshire, Permanent Orienteering Trails

Did you know there are several permanent orienteering maps which you can download so you can have a go at Orienteering in Berkshire? We decided to try out one of the orienteering courses and had great fun finding the markers around Lily Hill Park in Bracknell. We have walked here on numerous occasions but who knew there was an orienteering course... it’s taught me a lesson, to be more observant in future as there are lots of hidden gems about! The concept of the permanent orienteering courses are fantastic as they are completely free of charge to do and a great…

Apr

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking at Thames Valley Park in Reading

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

We went walking at Thames Valley Park in Reading along the Thames Path. The walk is a flat walk and mainly along footpaths so good for buggies (part of the walk is across a well trodden path across a field so you might want to use an off road buggy) and it’s also dog friendly. We saw plenty of wildlife and it made a brilliant peaceful family friendly walk. Where did we walk? From the car we walked over the large green open space until we picked up the footpath next to the river, with Wokingham Water Centre to the…

Apr

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

10 things to do at The Look Out in Bracknell

Attractions, Free Things To Do, Places To Play And Learn, Places to WalkBracknell, Bracknell Forest, Buggy Friendly Walk, Dog Friendly Walk, Family Friendly Activities, Free things to do, Park

We really enjoy visiting The Look Out and Swinley Forest in Bracknell. There is plenty on offer for the family and our family just adore being in the woodland setting. Here are 10 things to do at The Look Out in Bracknell. Please read the Look Out's Covid update before travelling. 1) Go for a Segway Ride 2) Complete a Go Ape course 3) Build a Den (there is a den building area next to the play area) 4) Discover the woodland play area. You must pre-book the park. 5) Go to The Look Out Discovery Centre. 6) Have a…

Apr

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Family Friendly Walks in West Berkshire

Places to WalkBuggy Walks West Berkshire, Dog Walks West Berkshire, Family Friendly Walks in West Berkshire, West Berkshire, West Berkshire Walks

There are many fantastic family friendly Walks in West Berkshire, the ones we have tried and recommend are listed below. As we discover more West Berkshire Walks we will add them to the list. Family Friendly Walks in West Berkshire A Walk at Aldermaston Wharf, Aldermaston Aldermaston Wharf is a canal walk, where there is plenty to see including Aldermaston Lock and the electric lifting bridge. The walk takes you past Aldermaston Tea Rooms. This walk is dog friendly and buggy friendly. A walk at The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham The Nature Discovery Centre is a lovely place to walk,…

Apr

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking at Hungerford Wharf

Places to WalkHungerford, Hungerford Wharf, Walks by Water

Walking at Hungerford Wharf is a flat and scenic walk, the route we took was a circular walk which included walking through the town of Hungerford and along the canal at Hungerford Wharf. 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. About Hungerford Wharf Hungerford Wharf was once a busy industrial canal which is now popular for walking, cycling, fishing, boating and canoeing. At Hungerford Wharf you will find The Rose of Hungerford and The Kennet Horse Boat…

Apr

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking at Horseshoe Lake in Sandhurst

Free Things To Do, Places to WalkDog Friendly Walks, Family Friendly Walks, Walking in Berkshire

We went for a family walk at Horseshoe Lake in Sandhurst. We did a whole loop of the lake, which is 1.2 miles. If you find this blog post helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Where did we walk? From the free car park (details at the end of this post) we went left to meet up with the footpath (walking away from Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre to begin with). We then followed the path which had the River Blackwater on our left and Horseshoe Lake could be seen through the trees to…

Mar

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Woodland Walk at the Pinewood Centre

Places to WalkBerkshire Walks, Family Walks, Wokingham Walks, Woodland Walks

Have you discovered the Woodland Walk at the Pinewood Centre in Wokingham? As well as two large play areas there is a cafe, popular miniature railway, various clubs and activities, a playing field, allotments, picnic areas, a pond and woodland walk set in almost 18 acres. 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. Where did we walk? From the car park we walk left toward the allotments and playing fields towards Dickies Pond. On the way to the…

Mar

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking at Piglittle Field in Binfield

Places to WalkBerkshire Walks, Binfield Walk, Family Friendly Walks

Piglittle Field is a walk in open green space which is linked to Keephatch Park Nature Reserve and Pope’s Meadow if you wish to extend your walk in the direction of Wokingham or Binfield. Walking at Piglittle Field in Binfield allows you to walk in open green space with designated footpaths. Where did we walk? From the car park we entered Piglittle Field on our right and did a loop around the first field. You could extend the walk by heading into the next field in the top left hand corner of the field. In the second field there is…

Mar

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Walking along the Jubilee River

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

We loved walking along the Jubilee River. It runs between Maidenhead and Windsor and is a 7.2 mile man-made flood relief channel which was was completed in 2002 the year of the Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee, hence the name Jubilee River. Where did we walk along the Jubilee River? We parked the car at the car park by Slough Weir and walked from here. It is a free car park next to the Jubilee River, just off the Eton to Slough Road. Once parked we turned left onto the path that runs along the river and almost instantly had Slough…

Mar

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island

Places To Play And Learn, Places to WalkBuggy Friendly Walk, Family Walk, Maidenhead, Windsor

Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island are both fantastic places to visit as there is plenty to see and explore, with the added bonus that it is all free. There was a public car park just up the road from Boulters Lock, you have to pay for it but it isn't too expensive. 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. What is at Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island? Boulters Lock is a fantastic place to watch…