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.

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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.

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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.

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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 recently updated our circular walks leaflet pack. Below you can download details of each walk.

Whether you are looking to walk your dog, enjoy the natural surroundings or spot wildlife, each of the sites listed are a great place to visit

To enhance your visitor experience, many of the sites have been improved. They now have new on-site information, access paths, seating areas and wildlife features.

Electronic copies of the leaflets are provided below. Hard copies have also been made available at various places, such as town and parish council offices and The Look Out Discovery Centre.

We hope that you will consider visiting these to help take pressure away from places like Wildmoor Heath and Swinley Forest. These sites are part of the internationally important Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA).

The Dartford warbler, woodlark and nightjar can be found in heathland in the SPA. They are highly sensitive to disturbance from visitors and dogs, particularly in the spring and summer. By visiting Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGs), you will be helping to protect these birds.

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Document Great places for circular walks - Ambarrow Court and Hill	5 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Big Wood and Peacock Meadows North	3 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Buckler’s Forest	2 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Cabbage Hill	3 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Englemere Pond	4 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Horseshoe Lake	4 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Peacock Meadows South and Tarman’s Copse	3 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - Shepherd Meadows	4 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - The Bullbrook Countryside Corridor	9 MB
Document Great places for circular walks - The Cut Countryside Corridor	6 MB
Document Wildlife on your walk	2 MB

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.

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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.

Walks in Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey

The Thames Basin Heaths Partnership has produced the Greenspace on your Doorstep Guide.

The guide details:

over 80 dog-friendly walks that cover woodlands, parks, meadows and riversides
information about the walks
maps
galleries
hints about longer walks

All sites have at least 1 hours free parking, many with dedicated car parks.

Nearly all sites have poo bins and many have surfaced paths.

To download the guide, visit the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership's website.

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:

Walks for Wellbeing

Find out about our guided walks in Bracknell Forest to support your health and wellbeing. See our walks for wellbeing page for more information.

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