This collection of 20 circular walks, varying in length between 3 and 5 miles, takes in some stunning canal and riverside paths, the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs, and many picturesque villages.

At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub.

Highlights include:

• Open fields and farmland around Crookham and Mortimer
• Ancient woodland around Frilsham and Swinley Forest
• Pretty villages of Bagnor, East Garston and White Waltham
• Shimmering waters of the River Thames at Pangbourne and Cookham
• Some award-winning riverside pubs
  

All walks include:

Alex Milne-White lives in Berkshire and is a keen walker, bookshop owner and author.