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Knowl Hill Bridleway

19.88 miles (32 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This shared cycling and walking route follows the Knowl Hill Bridleway around Wargrave and Twyford.
The looped trail explores the woodland, hills, countryside and villages surrounding Knowl Hill. The route starts and finishes at Twyford just to the north of the train station. On the way you'll pass the villages of Burchett's Green, Littlewick Green and Waltham St Lawrence. There's some lovely views over the area from the high points on the circuit.
The eastern side of the route passes close to Maidenhead Thicket which is well worth a small detour if you have time.

Knowl Hill Bridleway OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Knowl Hill Bridleway Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Bell in the pretty village of Waltham St Lawrence is a fine choice for a pit stop. The historic pub dates back to the 15th century and has a wonderful old interior with log fires and classic features. Outside there's a sunny garden to relax in on warmer days. You can find them at postcode RG10 0JJ for your sat navs.

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Photos

Knowl Hill Bridleway Circuit - geograph.org.uk - 1245889

Knowl Hill Bridleway Circuit. This path is part of the Knowl Hill Bridleway Circuit. Notice the well made old boundary banks on either side of the track.

Knowl Hill - geograph.org.uk - 16696

Knowl Hill. The Seven Stars was once an important staging post on the Bath Road. Then the A4 was rebuilt around the village, and then came the M4. The old road is on the right, the A4 can be seen in the distance.

Knowl Hill Common - geograph-3487535

Knowl Hill Common

Ways to go on Bowsey Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1245897

Ways to go on Bowsey Hill. Signpost for the bridleway which can also be used by horses.

Pasture and woodland edge, Knowl Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1059630

Pasture and woodland edge, Knowl Hill. The southern edge of Ashley Hill Forest viewed from the public footpath that forms the direct route between Knowl Hill and the top of Ashley Hill.

Grassland and woodland above Wargrave - geograph.org.uk - 1048344

Grassland and woodland above Wargrave. A small uncultivated field stands beside Bottom Boles Wood on the shallow western slopes of Bowsey Hill.

Coronation Road, Littlewick Green - geograph.org.uk - 813956

Coronation Road, Littlewick Green

The Bell pub, Waltham St Lawrence-geograph-4201036-by-Bikeboy

The Bell pub, Waltham St Lawrence

GPS Files

GPX File

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