Crowthorne Walks - Near and Around
This large Berkshire based village is located in a nice spot on the edge of Bracknell Forest. There's miles of local woodland trails and a couple of attractive country parks to visit in the area.
This circular walk from the village visits two of the highlights of the area at Tri Lakes Country Park and Finchampstead Ridges.
The walk starts from the public car park to the south of the village. From here you can head south west through the edge of Bracknell Forest and the Edgbarrow Woods Nature Reserve towards Little Sandhurst. Here you can pick up the Three Castles Path and follow the waymarked footpath through the Tri Lakes Park where there are a series of scenic lakes to admire. You could also take a small detour near here to visit Sandhurst where you can explore the memorial park and the Shepherd meadows on the River Blackwater Valley Footpath.
The route then heads north to take you to the National Trust's Finchampstead Ridges. There's a series of quiet woodland trails, fine views from the high points and a number of tranquil ponds to enjoy here. After exploring the ridges the route then heads east on public footpaths to return you to Crowthorne.
Crowthorne Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Crowthorne
- Wellington Country Park - This 350 acre park is very popular with walkers with four splendid nature trails to follow
- Tri Lakes Country Park - Also known as the Yately Lakes this lovely country park near Sandhurst has some nice waterside trails to try
- Henley-on-Thames - The popular market town of Henley-on-Thames has a number of excellent waymarked trails to try
- Bracknell Forest Ramblers Route - This circular walk takes you on a tour of the woodland and countryside of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire
- California Country Park - This country park is located near Wokingham in Berkshire and has two lovely short walks
- Finchampstead Ridges - This circular walk takes you through this peaceful common near Crowthorne
- Swinley Forest - This forest in Bracknell has miles of good walking trails and some good mtb trails as well
- Bagshot Park - This walk visits Bagshot Park and Rapley Lake on Bagshot Heath in Surrey
- Thames Path - Starting at the Source of the Thames at Thames Head in Gloucestershire, follow the iconic river through beautiful countryside and historic towns to the city of London.
- Kennet and Avon Canal Walk - A splendid waterside walk from the Thames at Reading, through Thatcham, Newbury, Hungerford, Great Bedwyn, Pewsey, Devizes, Bradford on Avon to Bath
- Dinton Pastures Country Park - Enjoy 7 lakes, 2 rivers, 3 bird hides and several meadows in this terrific 335 acre park in Hurst
- Wokingham Way - This long circular walk follows the Wokingham Borough unitary boundary visiting Reading, Bracknell and Henley-on-Thames.The walk takes you through Wokingham's most delightful areas including : the expansive Bracknell Forest, Tri Lakes Country Park and Wellington Country Park
- Ascot - The East Berkshire town of Ascot is famous for its racecourse and Royal Ascot meeting
- Camberley - The Surrey town of Camberley is nicely positioned on the edge of expansive woodland and heathland in the Blackwater Valley.
This walk from the town visits Swinley Forest and Bracknell Forest before heading to the pretty Tri Lakes Country Park - Three Castles Path - This long distance trail takes you from the castle at Windsor to the castle at Winchester, passing Odiham Castle on the way
Pubs/Cafes
The Crowthorne Inn dates from 1868 and is a good choice for some post walk refreshment. The pub has a good selection of ales and a nice garden area if the weather is fine. You can find them at 119 High Street with a postcode of RG45 7AD for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The woodland and parkland trails are ideal for dog walking. The Crowthorne Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Wokingham Circular Walk passes through the area providing an opportunity to explore the area further on a long distance footpath.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Berkshire Walks page.
Photos
High Street & Heath Hill Road, Crowthorne The main subject, Monica's shop, used to be Sworder's Greengrocers and had crates of vegetables on display under the slate-roofed canopy. The low, false-fronted, building towards the right of the photograph, with the two white wings, used to be a small cinema but this was destroyed in the 1950s. Since the photograph was taken the site has been demolished and the Crowthorne Library and apartments now stand there. To the left,just beyond the Monica's, and many years ago, was Bucklers sports car factory.
The hill in Ambarrow Woods
Heathland near Sandhurst. Looking east beneath Edgebarrow Hill, part of the Wellington Estate.
Heath Pool at Finchampstead Ridges. Look out for herons nesting in this area.
Viewpoint at Finchampstead Ridges
Path leading back up to Finchampstead Ridges
One of the lakes at Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve.
Horseshoe Lake. Looking back across the lake to the watersports centre and car park.