(S)From Newbury railway station exit on the north side and bear right through the station forecourt to follow Cheap Street towards the river/canal. Turn left into Wharf Street passing the Tourist Information on your left and then right over the river/canal bridge and drop down to the towpath on the left.
(E)The route needs little further explanation as you stay on the canal towpath all the way to Hungerford where the railway station is very close to canalside path. During the walk you will be able see many boats using the canal including traversing the locks passed on the way. To the north of the canal lies the River Kennet and its flood plain.
Waypoints
S : km 0 - alt. 76 m - Start: Newbury railway station
E : km 14.45 - alt. 103 m - Finish: Hungerford train station
Useful Information
This linear walk follows the Kennet and Avon Canal westwards from Newbury to Hungerford and requires the use of two cars or rail travel between the start and end. It is probably best to park in Hungerford and take the regular train service to Newbury to start the walk.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Date of walk : 02/06/19 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Was a lovely walk and met so many friendly people on route But 2 hours in had to get the courage to walk past a small swarm of bees or wasps in a small hive that had been fixed to the fence close to the path. Other than that planning another route..
Poppabear4u
Overall rating :
4.3 / 5
Date of walk : 27/02/19 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Straight along the canal so very easy to follow. Not the most exciting of walks.
