Countryside walks

Walking routes

Binfield, ‘The Hill Farm Lane Circuit’

Distance: 2.5 miles / 4km
Start point: Jack O’Newbury pub on Terrace Road North.

This walk takes you through attractive farmland in the parish of Binfield.

Warfield, ‘The Northern Lanes’

Distance: 6.7 miles / 10.8km
Start and finish point: Frost Folly, the country car park in Wellers Lane

This longer walk follows paths across farmland of northern Warfield.

The Winkfield Circular Walk

Distance: 2.8 miles / 4.5km
Start point: The car park for St Mary’s Parish Church in Winkfield.

This anti-clockwise walk will take you through picturesque Berkshire farmland.

For a more detailed map refer to Ordnance Survey Explorer map 160.

5K healthy walk or run

This is a circular route that was developed as part of the Business Improvement District (BID). The route takes in several pleasant green spaces around the BID including Farleymoor Lake and Arlington Square in the Western Business Area and Wildridings Copse in the Southern Business Area.

It's a great way enjoy a pleasant outdoor experience, while improving levels of fitness. Find out about the route from Bracknell BID.

Circular walks

We have a range of circular walks particularly good for dog walking and enjoying nature.

Below you can download details of each walk.

Accessible walks

The Bracknell Forest Local Countryside Access forum have put together accessible routes:

• Cabbage Hill and The Cut Circuit

Long distance routes

Ramblers Route

The Ramblers Route:

• is a 26 mile/41.8km walking trail around the outskirts of Bracknell Forest
• follows footpaths, woodland tracks, bridleways and some stretches of road
• is made up of 2 loops, forming a figure of 8 circuit
• the Southern Loop is 13 miles/20.9km long and the Northern Loop is 19 miles/30.5km long

The walk is not physically demanding, but inexperienced walkers should only attempt the route in stages. Certain sections can also be wet and muddy after rain, particularly those through woodland areas.

Blackwater Valley Path

The Blackwater Valley Path:

• has 23 miles/37km of path
• follows the River Blackwater from its source south of Aldershot to Swallowfield where it meets the rivers Whitewater and Loddon
• passes through countryside, parks and nature reserves along its route, which is also well served by public transport

For information and a map of the route visit the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust website.

The Three Castles Path

The Three Castles Path:

• is a 60 mile/96.5km route between Windsor and Winchester
• was inspired by the travels of King John during the 13th century and passes the ruins of Odiham Castle, also known as King John's Castle
• takes you through the parishes of Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Bracknell and Winkfield

For information about this route which runs through Bracknell Forest, visit the The Long Distance Walkers Association.

Walking clubs

Perhaps you would like to meet similar minded people and get more involved in walking with a club?

More information can be found on:

• The Ramblers Association
• Nordic Walking