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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

Today’s evening walk will be at a leisurely pace along the Kennet & Avon Canal from Newbury to Thatcham. From Newbury station, we’ll walk through Newbury Market Square to Northbrook Street, where we’ll turn right onto the Kennet & Avon Canal. This’ll take us past Victoria Park and a couple of marinas before passing Thatcham Lakes towards Thatcham, where we’ll finish the walk. For those who want a pint at this point, we’ll be stopping off at The Swan, which is right next to Thatcham station.

Thursday, 12 June 2025
Start time:
6:20 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:20 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.9km / 4.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

TRAINS:

The recommended train to get is 18:02 GWR service that arrives in Newbury at 18:16.

DRIVING:

Both Newbury and Thatcham station have car parks, where parking fees apply. Please note, that because this is a linear walk, you'll have to get the train back to wherever you parked you car.

DOGS:

Dogs are welcome on this walk as long as they're well behaved.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Pushchair friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47206 66730
Nearest postcode:
RG14 5HQ
what3words:
ozone.winner.sample
Start time:
6:20 pm

Meet on the Station Approach/North side of the station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 52765 66378
Nearest postcode:
RG19 4PP
what3words:
pokes.broad.socialite
Estimated finish time:
8:20 pm

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 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