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Berkshire Weekend Walkers Group

We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This is a circular walk taking us south and east of Kintbury passing through Kintbury Holt, Hamstead Marshall and the fringes of Marsh Benham, returning along the Kennet and Avon Canal. The walk encompasses a lovely mix of countryside including stretches across fields, through woodland and along the towpath. Part of the walk takes us through the picturesque Hamstead Park where we will have our lunch stop. The walk is some 9.5 miles long, with a number of hilly stretches and is graded moderate. We pass through farmland with the possibility for both cows and sheep, so no dogs on this walk please.

On our return to Kintbury, there will be the opportunity to visit the Dundas Arms pub for refreshments. A lovely beer garden on the banks of the canal if we are blessed with sunny weather.

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet for a 10:30am start outside of Coronation Hall, Inkpen Road, Kintbury. Various options are available for on-street parking in the near vicinity. Parking is also available to the rear of Coronation Hall and at the nearby Gladstone Recreation Ground, although the latter may be busy with Sunday football.

Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and plenty to drink.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38429 66558
Nearest postcode:
RG17 9TZ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside of Coronation Hall, Inkpen Road, Kintbury.

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