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Newbury Lock – Canal Bridge at Newbury loop from Newbury

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Newbury Lock – Canal Bridge at Newbury loop from Newbury

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Newbury Lock – Canal Bridge at Newbury loop from Newbury

01:19

5.18km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 621 m for 16 m

After 4.50 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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297 m

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

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Newbury is a vibrant and bustling town located on the banks of the River Kennett in Hampshire. The town is known for its historic buildings, quaint shops, and busy markets, as well as a number of historical sites such as the ruins of Donnington Castle and the 12th-century St. Nicholas Church.

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686 m

Crocodile Sculpture

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4.71 km

Newbury Lock

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Built in 1796, this impressive lock is still in perfect working order. It's part of the Kennet and Avon Canal, and can be found right in the centre of Newbury. The lock is a grade II-listed structure and was originally the most easterly lock on the canal before it was extended.

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4.83 km

Canal Bridge at Newbury

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4.83 km

View of the River and Lock System

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5.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.93 km

335 m

227 m

164 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

1.69 km

730 m

335 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Newbury Lock – Canal Bridge at Newbury loop from Newbury

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

Crocodile Sculpture

Newbury Lock

Canal Bridge at Newbury

View of the River and Lock System

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