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Around Burchett's Green

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Cross the road opposite The Crown pub, diagonally left into Hall Place Lane, and keep left at the entrance to Lane End House. Continue to a gate and then walk straight ahead, following a grassy path across the field to an avenue of lime trees. Turn left and head along the drive towards Hall Place.

Swing right in front of Hall Place and go past various buildings and car parks. After the General Teaching Building, veer left at the waymarker, with bird aviaries to the right. Continue past more enclosures; to the left are views over fields and paddocks. Emerge from the enclosures to a startling 180-degree vista. To the right and left broad pathways head off across fields, while straight ahead a broad grassy path, divided by an island of trees, plunges down into a dip then ascends to woodland.
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Field and woodland paths
  Landscape  - Mixture of farmland and woodland to west of Maidenhead
  Dog friendliness  - Lead required across farmland and on college property
  Parking  - There is no on-street parking on this route, but pub patrons may use the car parks at The Crown, or at the Dewdrop Inn near Point 5 (both are closed on Mondays)
  Toilets en route  - None on route
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About the walk
The history of grand red-brick Hall Place dates back nearly 800 years, to the time when La Halle, the manor house of Hurley (immediately north of here) was built. Throughout the centuries the estate underwent many changes of hands, and the current Georgian pile was built between 1728 and 1735 by...
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About the area
Berkshire consists of two distinct parts: the western half, which is predominantly rural, with the Lambourn Downs spilling down to the River Lambourn and the Berkshire Downs to the majestic Thames, and the eastern half of Berkshire, which offers plenty of opportunity to get out and savour open spaces. Reading and Newbury are the county’s major towns, and the River Kennet flows through them both.
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Route details
1hr 45min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Hard

Gradient:
Challenging


Distance:
4 miles (6.4kms)

Ascent:
262ft (80m)

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Around Burchett's Green

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Walk details
1hr 45min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Hard
Gradient:
Challenging
Distance:
4 miles (6.4kms)
Ascent:
262ft (80m)
Walk directions

Cross the road opposite The Crown pub, diagonally left into Hall Place Lane, and keep left at the entrance to Lane End House. Continue to a gate and then walk straight ahead, following a grassy path across the field to an avenue of lime trees. Turn left and head along the drive towards Hall Place.
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Swing right in front of Hall Place and go past various buildings and car parks. After the General Teaching Building, veer left at the waymarker, with bird aviaries to the right. Continue past more enclosures; to the left are views over fields and paddocks. Emerge from the enclosures to a startling 180-degree vista. To the right and left broad pathways head off across fields, while straight ahead a broad grassy path, divided by an island of trees, plunges down into a dip then ascends to woodland.
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Continue ahead, to the right-hand side of the trees. To the right of a galvanized gate, take the kissing gate to enter High Wood. Go straight ahead to a wire fence which provides a spectacular balcony with views north over the Thames Valley. Swing left, following the fence, to reach a kissing gate and waymarker.
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Turn left to return through the wood, parallel to the path on which you entered. Leave the wood, heading down the hill. Continue straight ahead through another kissing gate, between the fields of the BCA, towards the tree-clad slopes of Ashley Hill. Continue straight on, into the last field, via a short ascent of steps, and continue along its left-hand edge, passing wooden showjumping ditches. Pass a house and go through a kissing gate to the road.
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Turn right and follow the woodland edge. Go straight ahead at the bend, passing the turning to the Dewdrop Inn, hidden away in a hollow in the woods. Continue ahead to the left of a ‘private’ sign, and follow the path to a waymarked junction. Turn sharp left, making a steep ascent through the trees. Pass over a crossing track and keep left at the fork. Ahead is the entrance to Clifton, an isolated house.
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Turn left and follow the steep drive down through the woods. As it eventually sweeps to the right, go straight ahead on a paved path which runs to the road. Turn right, and when the road begins to curve to the right look for a footpath branching left through the trees. Go through a kissing gate and skirt a fence and (hidden) stream. Follow the path over a track by a gate and keep ahead towards houses. Walk beside the houses, through a kissing gate, cross the road and look for two paths opposite. Bear left through the wood for a short distance until you come to Furze Cottage on your left. Emerge onto the road opposite Little Stubbings, turn left and The Crown is just around the corner, a few paces to your left.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Field and woodland paths
  Landscape - Mixture of farmland and woodland to west of Maidenhead
  Dog friendliness - Lead required across farmland and on college property
  Parking - There is no on-street parking on this route, but pub patrons may use the car parks at The Crown, or at the Dewdrop Inn near Point 5 (both are closed on Mondays)
  Toilets en route - None on route
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About the walk
The history of grand red-brick Hall Place dates back nearly 800 years, to the time when La Halle, the manor house of Hurley (immediately north of here) was built. Throughout the centuries the estate underwent many changes of hands, and the current Georgian pile was built between 1728 and 1735 by...
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About the area
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Berkshire
Berkshire consists of two distinct parts: the western half, which is predominantly rural, with the Lambourn Downs spilling down to the River Lambourn and the Berkshire Downs to the majestic Thames, and the eastern half of Berkshire, which offers plenty of opportunity to get out and savour open spaces. Reading and Newbury are the county’s major towns, and the River Kennet flows through them both.
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Restaurant with Rooms
Hurley House
★★★★★
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"Warm and inviting atmosphere, stylish rooms and accomplished cuisine...."
  • Rooms 10
  • Free TV
  • Direct Dial
  • Wifi
Holiday Park
Hurleyford Farm Ltd
★★★★
award
"A high standard throughout in a peaceful and tranquil location..."
Holiday Park
Hurley Riverside Park
★★★★
awardaward
"A very well located family owned park benefitting from a very peaceful location..."
  • Launderette
  • Ice pack facility
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop onsite
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Hurley House
Hurley House is a beautiful restaurant with rooms located in a quiet village. The 10 stunning bedrooms vary in size, but all have air conditioning, underfloor heating, a mini-bar, coffe...
★★★★★    Rating
Hurleyford Farm Ltd
Hurleyford Farm Park is reserved for child-free families who wish to own their own holiday home in the country. It has been a proud holder of the David Bellamy Gold Award for almost 20 ...
★★★★    Rating
Hurley Riverside Park
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★★★★    Rating
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
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★★★★    Rating
The Compleat Angler
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Crowne Plaza Marlow
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Taplow House Hotel
Taplow House is an elegant Georgian manor set amid beautiful gardens. Characterful public rooms are stylish and include a number of air-conditioned conference rooms and an elegant resta...
★★★★    Rating
Hotel du Vin Henley-on-Thames
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★★★★    Rating
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Hurley House
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Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
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The Hand & Flowers
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Hurley House
   AA Rosette Award
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
The Hand & Flowers
   AA Rosette Award
The Hand & Flowers
The Coach
The Coach
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The Oarsman
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