Walk in Stanley Spencer's footsteps around Burghclere

This gentle circular walk takes in the places that painter Stanley Spencer lived, loved, and was inspired by during the years he lived in Burghclere, creating his epic First World War themed masterpiece – Sandham Memorial Chapel.
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Sandham Memorial ChapelStart point
Sandham Memorial Chapel, Harts Lane, Burghclere, RG20 9JT. Grid ref: SU463608.Trail information
*Mainly paved road, with some walking on grass. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Full route unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to kissing gate and sloped terrain – shortcut available. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Keep dogs on leads. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.
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