Tall Trees and Village Gems: Old Tilehurst guided tree trail
A circular walk through historic streets of Tilehurst and Arthur Newbery Park, featuring magnificent Victorian trees.
Date and time
Location
Tilehurst Station forecourt
Tilehurst Reading RG31 6TH United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
- Easy-medium difficulty / 2.5 km /1.5 hrs
- Start/finish - Tilehurst Railway Station
- Wear sensible walking shoes
- Toilets opposite Victoria Recreation ground
- The walk is just 90 minutes (not passing food shops) so bring suitable refreshments
- Not family friendly
- Not wheelchair accessible
More detail
Come and explore with us the lesser-known quiet, leafy, historic streets of Tilehurst, lined with magnificent mature trees planted by our forbears in the Victorian age. Walking through Arthur Newbery Park, we will pause to identify a wide range of beautiful (and some unusual) tree species, with gorgeous views over the Thames Valley, ending the walk with a peek at trees inside the gated Kentwood House estate.
About the walk leader
The walk is led by Anna Iwaschkin, founding member of Reading Tree Wardens and very experienced in the field.
"I have specialised in designing urban tree walks for Reading people to learn about and enjoy Reading's wonderful collection of tree species. I have overseen the design of seven Reading urban tree walks, including open spaces and riverside, all available as self-guided leaflets on www.readingtreewardens.org.uk. This was my first walk."
Getting there
Tilehurst Railway Station RG31 6TH https://what3words.com/lease.liver.frost. A half-hourly train service leaves Reading station for Tilehurst. The 16 bus leaving town centre at Cheapside stops at Kentwood Roundabout, Oxford Road. Then about a 50m walk along Oxford Road takes you to Tilehurst station.
Frequently asked questions
Sorry! Dogs are not permitted to join any of our walk unless a guide dog or assistance dog
Some of the walks are suitable for younger children. Please see each walk description. All children MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
All our walk leaders have assessed their walk for accessibility, by which we mean the walk features smooth(ish!) pathways with ramps (if steps) and wide entrances for individuals with mobility challenges. Accessible walks will be identified in the walk description. Get in touch if in doubt.
We live in a country with changeable weather. There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes! The walks will take place in all but the worst weather. You will be notified by the walks leader if it is to be cancelled. If you aren’t able to attend, please alert the walks leader so your
We are unable to provide refunds if you can no longer attend. In the very unlikely situation that the Festival has to cancel the walk, you will be offered a full refund.
Your walk leader will have a list of everyone who has booked a ticket so you don’t need to bring a print out of your ticket. However, if you haven't booked in advance, your walk leader will not be able to accept you on the walk.
Please dress for the UK in May! It could be lovely, hot or rainy! Many of the walks are in urban areas so no special walking kit is required. Please do bring water though and a coat! For longer/countryside walks, please ensure you have suitable footwear/walking boots, rain protection etc.
Our walks are designed to link into the bus and train system so please try and use public transport. Details of how to reach the start/end point of the walk by public transport is given in each walk description. If parking is available, it will be included in the walk description.
Please do not come if you are feeling unwell. If you have any medical conditions, please either alert the walk leader and advise them of any medication you are carrying. Your health remains your responsibility at all times.
Once you have booked a walk, you will get an automatic confirmation of your place. Nearer the time, the walks leader will then contact you with his/her contact details and any special instructions for the day. The Festival organiser, REDA, can be reached at alex.brannen@reading.gov.uk