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West Berkshire Group

We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. 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

The walk will start at Caen Hill car park. The walk will cross the Kennet and Avon Canal and will follow the towpath past the Caen Hill locks, Upper and Lower Foxhanger Farms almost to the Marina. It will the retrace the towpath to the bottom of the Caen Hill locks to cross the canal and go in a loop back to the car park. 3.5 miles. The walk will then cross the canal again and go past Caen Hill cafe and continue along the canal to the Wharf Theatre. I will then retrace its steps back to the Caen Hill cafe and the car park. 

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
55m / 180ft
Type:
circular

The car park is at the end of Marsh Lane. From the A361 turn into Marsh Lane B3101 and take the 2nd right after the canal into Marsh Lane. Please car share, the leader has 3 spaces. 

Bring a drink.

Max 15 people. Please book online.

Do not contact the leader about bookings. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 98641 61604
Nearest postcode:
SN10 1QS
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Start time:
10:00 am

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