New Years Day Walk - 4 miles - Please book online

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Overview

Meet in Martingale Chase. The walk will go to Shaw, Turnpike and come back along the Kennet and Avon canal.

The walking will be mainly on pavements and the tow path, so please wear appropriate footwear.

Near the end of the walk, there will be the option of going to Costa or back to
the start (for those who do not want to go to Costa).

Thursday, 1 January 2026

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

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 10m / 33ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://forms.gle/9urM2hyWjSCRRkoG6

Max 15 people.

Please book online at the website link, by Wednesday, 31 December.

(Do not contact the leader about bookings, contact the walk coordinators.)

Features

Introductory walk
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 48045 67631
Nearest postcode:: RG14 2EN
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Park in Martingale Chase.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 47110 67194
Nearest postcode:: RG14 1AA
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Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

The start is a 15 minute walk away.

Upcoming walks with West Berkshire Group

Greenham Common and Thatcham. Please book online.

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.9 miles