Sheffield Bottom

Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

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Overview

Starting from the car park close to the Kennet & Avon Canal and the river Kennet, Proceeding to Sheffield Bottom and Hosehill lake. Then passing Sulhanstead Bannister Upper End, stopping for a coffee stop in the grounds of a church porch. Then passing Ufton Court and then onto Padworth Collage, stopping for a lunch spot in the grounds of the church there.

After lunch we go down to Aldermaston Wharf and rejoin the Kennet and Avon Canal/Riverback to the car park.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 114.3m / 375ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 64813 70540
Nearest postcode:: RG7 4AP
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Car park on just by the Swing bridge north of Sheffield Bottom

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