The Reading Walk
Get to know some Reading gems as we walk/talk our way around the town centre and discover some of our treasured conservation areas.
Date and time
Location
Outside Blue Collar Corner
15 Hosier Street Reading RG1 7QL United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Key facts
- Part of the Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Exercise - a healthy walk with some stopping points of interest. More walking/less talking
- Medium /6.5km /2 hours
- Trainers or walking boots will be sufficient
- Walk will end at Blue Collar Corner if anyone would like to stop for lunch after the walk.
- Toilet around the town
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not family friendly
About the walk
During this walk we will be taking you to see some Readings best independent venues; Shed, Milk, South Street Arts Centre and Progress Theatre to name a few. We will be taking in the delights of new and old Reading, gems like beautiful Jesse Terrace, Eldon Square Gardens and the new canal path by Huntley Wharf, where new and old nestle in together. Stepping into the back streets uncovers a whole new Reading, the one we don't often see from our cars on the daily commute. Join us for a couple of hours seeing Reading a little differently.
About the walk leader
The walk is led by Walk Works
"We are two experienced walking guides, Liz Bradbury and Caroline Gratrix. We are first aid trained, mental health first aid trained, insured and have been running walks in and around Reading as Walk Works since 2020."
Getting there
Meet point: Blue Collar Corner https://what3words.com/trick.given.wicked
Buses stoppping at St Mary Butts. A 10 minute-walk from Reading 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