Greenham Common & the Kennet & Avon Canal

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Overview

Learn some of the history of Greenham Common & the peace movement, see relics of the cold war. We then head through the countryside and take in a short section of the Kennet & Avon Canal. There is a museum, cafe and toilets at the lunch site. There will be time in the walk to visit the free museum.

Sunday, 2 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: 81.1m / 266ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.greenhamtower.org.uk/

If the weather is poor, then the walk can be shortened to approx 5 miles, by dropping out the canal section, and keeping within the confines of the common.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 52352 64558
Nearest postcode:: RG19 8EJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Free car park. Listed on Google maps as "Old Thornford Road Car park"

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