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Run the canal route from Newbury to Hungerford., Berkshire

Run the canal route from Newbury to Hungerford.

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Welcome to an easy, mostly flat Berkshire walk from Newbury to Hungerford along the Kennet and Avon Canal, returning by train.

Along the way

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Kennet and Avon CanalCanal followed on the mostly level walk from Newbury to Hungerford.
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HungerfordTown at the end of the canal walk, reached before returning by train.

The route

Distance14.6 km
Running≈ 1 h 30
Cycling≈ 58 min
Climb↑ 48 m
RouteOne way

A 14.6 km one-way route from Newbury to run or cycle, with 48 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 48 m in total

Before you go

StartNewbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DSOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map
ParkingIt is probably best to park in Hungerford and take the regular train service to Newbury to start the walk.

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