Beating the Bounds – Walk

Start between 9am and 10.30am
Start point: Wokingham Market Place
3 routes to choose from
Beating sticks provided at each location
Free!

The routes will be marshalled

‘Beating the Bounds’ was a practice carried out to ensure the knowledge of parish boundaries was maintained and passed from generation to generation. This involved swatting local landmarks with branches to maintain a shared mental map of parish boundaries.
2024 marks the 50th Birthday of both the Town Council and Wokingham Lions Club, so they are joining forces to bring this ancient tradition to life.
There’s a route for everyone!
The 3 routes will intercept the boundary at various locations and will be marked by wooden boundary markers with “beating sticks” under the supervision of event stewards.
Route 1: The longest walk is 13 miles and follows most of the perimeter of Wokingham Town Council’s administrative area (the exact boundary cannot be walked due to inaccessibility in some areas.)
Route 2: A 7 miles walk taking in parts of the Town Council boundary that involves more countryside walking for you to enjoy. This route will include all of the planned “beating” posts.
Route 3: A 2 mile route which encompasses part of the 7 mile route for those who may feel that they just want a shorter stroll.
For more details and to register your interest, please visit https://tinyurl.com/wokybounds