A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.
Michael
This walk is an adaptation of one of my earlier walks through Newbury's water meadows and some of the local fields.
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.
Walk details
This dog-friendly evening stroll will take around some of Newbury’s countryside. From the north side of Newbury station, we’ll start off by walking through the Market Square before walking alongside St Nicolas' church to follow the canal towards the monkey bridge. After crossing it, we’ll then walk through Northcroft Park towards Moor Lane, which we then continue along through the water meadows. After some time, we’ll get back to the Kennet & Avon Canal, which we’ll walk along a little bit of it before following the dirt path towards the Enborne Road. Once there, cross over it to the field, which you then follow around to the footpath down the middle of the next field. Walk down this footpath to go up the hill, then at the top of it, turn left to follow the footpath alongside the bushes to come downhill again towards the school. From here, start heading back towards Newbury station via Bartlemy Road and City Park. At the end of the walk, we’ll be visiting The Cooper’s Arms for a pint, which remains one of the few pubs in Newbury to have a very traditional feel about it.
Travel details
By public transport
The recommended train to get is the 17:55 GWR departure, which arrives in Newbury at 18:25.
By car
As we'll be starting next to the station car park, it's recommended that you park here, which is only £4.40 for the evening. Please keep in mind that you can pay by either card or by PaybyPhone.
Notes
Newbury station (Station Approach side)
