{"id":"69847954533dbb4b7311896f","title":"Walk 282 Twyford And Loddon Nature Reserve","path":"walks/scrapbook/by-year/2017/volume-20-apr-to-jun-2017/walk-282-twyford-and-loddon-nature-reserve","contentMarkdown":"# 🥾 Walk 282 - Twyford and Loddon Nature Reserve\n\nA group of 13 headed off on a pleasant, sunny and slightly breezy evening in Twyford for a 4½ mile walk round Twyford and Loddon Nature Reserve. From the village centre, we headed down the High Street, then took a path following the river, leading to woodland and lakes (former gravel pits).\n\nFrom there under the railway arches following paths past horse paddocks, we also sited Kites, hares, rabbits and at the end of a bridleway to Whistley Bridge a picturesque view of the river.\n\n![A wheat field near Whistley Green.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume20/images/wheat_field_whistley_green.jpg)\n\nWe walked through wheat fields and over a stream and then entered a field, passing under a giant oak tree we were treated to a group of friendly ponies - often referred to as Cinderella ponies, with their small stature as used in pantomimes, circus etc.\n\nGradually leaving behind our new-found friends, we emerged on onto the road and quickly entered another footpath that passed through fields alongside the 15th century Stanlake Manor and Park Wine Estate.\n\n![Crossing a stream near Broadwater.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume20/images/stanlake_bridge.jpg)\n\nWe passed through a field of broad bean crops with camomile beside the path, which gave their feint aroma. Entering a lane beside cottages we head back into the village via Ruscombe Church of St James dating back to the 12th century. See our route on Google Maps.\n\nUnfortunately, we were unable to partake in refreshment as a private function was arranged. This was not booked when the walk leaders talked to the proprietor on the pre-walk.\n\n![We met some tiny ponies.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume20/images/tiny_ponies.jpg)\n\n*Thanks to Kathy for writing up the walk for our scrapbook.*\n\n## 📸 Back to Volume 20\n\nReturn to volume index","contentHtml":"

🥾 Walk 282 - Twyford and Loddon Nature Reserve

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A group of 13 headed off on a pleasant, sunny and slightly breezy evening in Twyford for a 4½ mile walk round Twyford and Loddon Nature Reserve. From the village centre, we headed down the High Street, then took a path following the river, leading to woodland and lakes (former gravel pits).

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From there under the railway arches following paths past horse paddocks, we also sited Kites, hares, rabbits and at the end of a bridleway to Whistley Bridge a picturesque view of the river.

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We walked through wheat fields and over a stream and then entered a field, passing under a giant oak tree we were treated to a group of friendly ponies - often referred to as Cinderella ponies, with their small stature as used in pantomimes, circus etc.

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Gradually leaving behind our new-found friends, we emerged on onto the road and quickly entered another footpath that passed through fields alongside the 15th century Stanlake Manor and Park Wine Estate.

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We passed through a field of broad bean crops with camomile beside the path, which gave their feint aroma. Entering a lane beside cottages we head back into the village via Ruscombe Church of St James dating back to the 12th century. See our route on Google Maps.

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Unfortunately, we were unable to partake in refreshment as a private function was arranged. This was not booked when the walk leaders talked to the proprietor on the pre-walk.

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Thanks to Kathy for writing up the walk for our scrapbook.

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📸 Back to Volume 20

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Return to volume index

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