We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Pre-registration not available for this walk - just turn up on the day.
A lovely, varied 10 mile walk to delight lovers of thatched cottages of which there will be many sightings in the villages along our route.
Moderately paced in gently undulating terrain with areas of level ground, as we go through pretty villages, past historic churches, on woodland paths, parkland, farmland and alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal.
One easy pair of stiles. Maybe muddy in places.
Toilets at Newbury Station.
Route: From Great Bedwyn we walk to Shalbourne for a picnic lunch after which the route passes through Stype, the Little Bedwyn Estate featuring ‘The Long Walk’ then onto the towpath of the River Dun ( Kennet & Avon Canal), a slight detour to see the village of Little Bedwyn and several locks before arriving at Great Bedwyn with its many thatched cottages, completing the walk at Bedwyn Railway Station.
Lunch stop: Picnic at Shalbourne ( Pub sadly now closed), refreshment opportunities at end of walk in Great Bedwyn.
Meet at Bedwyn Railway Station at 10.35.
Travel: Paddington 09.05 Great Western train to Newbury changing at Newbury ( arr 09.54) to 10.11 Great Western train to Bedwyn arr 10.30. Alternatively, use the Elizabeth line to Reading in time to join the Newbury service there at 09.33.
Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-peak Day Return to Bedwyn.
Finish: Bedwyn Railway Station at about 5.00
Leader: Maeve K 07811094646 (on day of walk only).
Bedwyn Railway Station
