In and around Berkshire

It can be hard to get kids out of the door to go on the same old walks. Here are some great, kid-friendly walks in and around Berkshire with step-by-step directions so there's no danger of getting lost.

A child who has run around in the fresh air is so much nicer to be around. And if it’s in a beautiful place then we’re happy too. But persuading a child away from a screen in a cosy room into the cold outdoors for a walk can be tricky. Here are a few tips

Clear your head with a winter walk. Why not enjoy the views over the river at Cliveden, woodland walks at The Vyne or the countryside around Maidenhead and Cookham Commons? There are lots of places to unwind on a winter walk in Berkshire.

Join a weekly winter wildlife walk with our knowledgeable natural history volunteers. They often do a recce the day before and plan a route according to what they've discovered. To view the parkland and its wildlife from a different angle and gain an insight into Basildon Park's history, meet at 11am at visitor reception every Friday.

In the heart of winter, venture through the gardens and enjoy a stark landscape in the winter sun. When you're ready to warm up, you can treat yourself to a hot drink in our Brewhouse tea-room.

The wall in the Rose Garden collapsed over winter, and we're working to get it standing again.

The Weighbridge is Cliveden's secondhand bookshop; a place where you can pick up a bargain whilst supporting vital conservation work.

A glimpse into the recent past and the life of one of Britain's most successful businessmen and car manufacturers - Lord Nuffield.

Here's a reminder of all the wonderful places to visit along the Thames Valley.

The variety of Berkshire's country houses and gardens includes grand mansions and intimate homes with cottage gardens.

With dappled woodlands, wildflower meadows and wildlife-rich wetlands, there is some beautiful countryside to explore around Berkshire.