Well, Well, Well!
A short bus ride into Chiltern Hills north of Reading reveals the story of ornate wells, an elephant in the woods and a Unicorn!
Date and time
Location
Car park opposite Peppard Stores
Stoke Row Road Peppard Common RG9 5EJ 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
- Hard difficulty / 10 km /3.5 hrs
- Start point: Car park opposite Peppard Stores, Stoke Row Rd, Peppard Common
- Dress appropriately for a country walk / walking boots or shoes are advised for muddy parts.
- Bring drink and snack. Optional refreshment at the Unicorn pub at end of walk.
- No toilets on route (available at end of walk if using pub)
- Not family friendly
- Not wheelchair accessible
About the walk
This 10 km circular walk starts out from near the end of the Pink 25 Bus route at Peppard, in the Chilterns countryside to the north of Reading. We follow historic paths, tracks and lanes through woods and fields to the villages and hamlets of Rotherfield Peppard, Gallowstree Common and Kingwood Common. There is plenty to discover along the way, including a Stoney Bottom, ornate public wells and their importance to local communities, an elephant in the woods, and a Unicorn! The route is undulating with 120m total ascent/descent (two short steep sections). No stiles.
About the walk leader
Your guide on this walk will be Philippa Saunders (Pipsticks Walks).
" I am an experienced, qualified outdoor leader who lives locally and is passionate about the Chilterns. I like to share my wealth of knowledge about local flora, fauna, landscape and heritage to give you a unique and rewarding walk experience."
Getting there
Meeting point: Car park opposite Peppard Stores. https://what3words.com/apricot.frostbite.scrub
Reading Bus Pink 25 (alight at Peppard Stores) (9.45 am from Friar St - arrive Peppard Stores 10.15 am)
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