A Castle, a Canal and a Country Mansion

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Overview

Walk takes in a castle, a canal and a "country mansion" which is now attached to a town.

Donnington Castle, Kennet & Avon Canal, Shaw House and Vodaphone ! all feature in this walk around Newbury

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 74.1m / 243ft
Type:: circular

Toilets and cafe at walk start / end.

Lunch stop in Victoria Park in Newbury.

There are three car parks - try the left one if the 1st one is full. Meet near cafe in the 1st car park.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 46373 71005
Nearest postcode:: RG14 3BH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Snelsmore Common Country Park

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