Roman Silchester

Stratfield Mortimer to Bramley via Calleva

Saturday, 17^th March 2007

In track of Romans in Britain

Circuit of the Roman Town Walls in places more than 4m high

Well-preserved amphitheatre

Excellent museum showing the history of daily life in the first centuries of the Common Era.

 Details of the trip

Meeting

Saturday, 17^th March

8.45am

London Paddington (next to the ticket office)

look for a person with L2L poster

Map: Silchester and Roman town

Walk

This extremely pretty and satisfying walk runs along footpaths and country lanes from the hamlet of Stratfield Mortimer to the picturesque remains of the Roman town of Calleva – a stately ring of defensive walls and a well-preserved amphitheatre, one of only sixteen built in Roman Britain. There are plenty of scenic spots at Calleva for a picnic. From the ruins the route leads across country to the station Bramley.

Difficulty of the walk

Moderate

13 km

What should I take with me?

Tracking shoes,

Waterproof clothes,

Something for your lunch.

Transport

We will take the train at 9.30am from London Paddington to Mortimer. Journey takes approximately 45 mins.

Return to London: We will take the train from Bramley and will be in London after 6pm.

Costs (approximately)

Day return ticket: £15 approximately

What should I do to join the trip?

Just write us by 16^th February on [email protected] and register for the trip (please write “Registration for "Roman Silchester" into the subject field)

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us on the mentioned email.