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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This 5 mile linear walk takes us along the river Kennet into Newbury.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle.

Sunday, 14 January 2024
Start time:
1:05 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

For the third walk in our 'Sunday Stroll' series we're taking an afternoon stroll along the river Kennet. We start our walk in Thatcham and head west along the Kennet and Avon canal past the Thatcham reed beds and the Nature Discovery Centre and into Newbury. We finish our walk today at Newbury Station.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading take the 12:43 train arriving in Thatcham at 13:01.

By car

Parking at the station, charges apply. If travelling by car you will need to take the train back to Thatcham after the walk (this will likely be the 15:48 train).

Notes

  • Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52750 66350
Nearest postcode:
RG19 4PP
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Start time:
1:05 pm

Thatcham Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 47223 66739
Nearest postcode:
RG14 5DG
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Newbury Station

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