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Kennet and Avon Canal – Hosehill Lake loop from Hosehill Lake Local Nature Reserve

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Kennet and Avon Canal – Hosehill Lake loop from Hosehill Lake Local Nature Reserve

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Kennet and Avon Canal – Hosehill Lake loop from Hosehill Lake Local Nature Reserve

01:18

5.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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877 m

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful open view of Hosehill Lake.

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2.33 km

Wooden Bridge with Fallen Tree

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2.62 km

Swing Bridge

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This bridge is operated by hand, i.e. muscle power

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2.99 km

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Covering 58 acres (23.5 ha) on the edge of Theale, Hosehill Lake is a lovely nature reserve. Here, you will find sprawling meadowland, wild Exmoor ponies grazing and colourful butterflies. …

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5.05 km

A nice 1mile circular walk around the lake, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal
bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/hosehill-lake
'A beautiful lake surrounded by meadows, ponds and sheltered reedbeds, a great place to watch time go by.'

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5.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

1.58 km

1.49 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.15 km

1.10 km

833 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

6°C

13 %

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Kennet and Avon Canal – Hosehill Lake loop from Hosehill Lake Local Nature Reserve

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Wooden Bridge with Fallen Tree

Swing Bridge

Kennet and Avon Canal

Flooded Towpath Crossing

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Hosehill Lake

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