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Padworth

The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Aldermaston

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Padworth

The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Aldermaston

Moderate

4

hikers

The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Aldermaston

02:34

9.83km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 5.95 km for 14 m

After 9.33 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.13 km

Local Footpaths in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

2

3.93 km

Douai Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice decent from here to Woolhampton, be careful at the bottom with the junction with A4. If coming from A4 you have a decent climb which starts off tough but eases the further up you go.

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3

4.05 km

St Mary’s is of considerable historic interest as the only executed work in England by George Jonas Wigley, a significant figure in nineteenth century Catholic life and ecclesiology. While the …

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4

5.96 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

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5

9.44 km

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Superb tearooms, the latte and coffee cake were delicious and very welcome. Outside tap to fill up water bottle. Toilet very clean

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6

9.44 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then …

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9.83 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

2.40 km

1.46 km

781 m

141 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.15 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

1.32 km

572 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 7 May

18°C

6°C

12 %

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