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Overview

The Walk starts in Martingale Chase and goes to the Kennet and Avon Canal. It passes Newbury Library and goes passed Binary Conversation Art Sculpture on the way to City playground and finishes at an independent coffee shop on Northbrook Street. The start is just over half a mile away. Sorry there is no mud or stiles. The walking is on good paths/pavements.

Saturday, 7 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: 25m / 82ft
Type:: linear

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Max 15 people. Please book online by 6pm on 6th February. Do not contact the leader about bookings, contact the walk coordinators on wberksramblersbooking@gmail.com.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Introductory walk
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 48044 67632
Nearest postcode:: RG14 2EN
what3words:: riding.yoga.gazed

Start time:: 10:30 am

Car park is available in Martingale Chase.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 47088 67325
Nearest postcode:: RG14 1DJ
what3words:: bliss.sunk.memo

Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

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