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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This 6-mile linear walk takes us from Kintbury into Newbury along the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle.

Saturday, 20 April 2024
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

This walk will be followed by the Pottery Painting social (please see website for more details). If you are joining us on both the walk and the social please bring a packed lunch or you can get something from the shops in Newbury.

Today's linear walk starts at Kintbury station and follows the Kennet and Avon Canal straight into Newbury.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading, please take the 0933 train arriving in Kintbury at 1018. From Newbury, please take the 1011 train arriving in Kintbury at 1018.

By car

As this is a linear walk you can either park in Kintbury or Newbury and get the train to the start/end of the walk as necessary. If parking in the station car park, charges will apply. If parking on the surrounding streets, please park legally and considerately.

Notes

  • Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38609 67201
Nearest postcode:
RG17 9UT
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Start time:
10:20 am

Kintbury Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 47170 67124
Nearest postcode:
RG14 5AG
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Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Newbury (town centre)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking