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Great Bedwyn to Crofton Beam Engines and return along Kennet and Avon canal

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Overview

Great Bedwyn to Crofton Beam Engines and return along Kennet and Avon canal. A leisurely walk up through woods before descending to the Kennet and Avon canal through the village of Wilton. A chance to see the Crofton Beam Engines in steam and working. The return along the Kennet and Avon canal to Great Bedwyn will not be led to accommodate both those that wish to visit the beam engines and those that only want to do the walk. Those who wish to visit the beam engines should purchase a ticket on the website https://www.croftonbeamengines.org/plan-your-visit/opening-dates-and-times/. Please purchase a ticket for the 12.30 entry and bring a packed lunch.
Sunday, 30 June 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html
See local website for satnav and contact details.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 80700 69701
Nearest postcode:
RG41 1DP
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Cantley recreation ground car park, Wokingham for car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 27900 64501
Nearest postcode:
SN8 3PN
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Start time:
10:15 am

Great Bedwyn station. Note that parking in the station car park is only for rail users. There is parking on the road beyond the station. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start.

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