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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Newbury Racecourse

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Newbury Racecourse

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Newbury Racecourse

06:00

22.9km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.82 km

View of the River and Lock System

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.88 km

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

Highlight • Trail

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, …

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3.70 km

The Castle Pub Parking

Highlight • Parking

park opposite the pub, then pop in and buy something. it's nice to be nice

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4.46 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

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4.83 km

Castle Wood

Forest

5.58 km

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Discover this beautiful wet nature reserve home to an array of fantastic birdlife. In the spring months, you will find a display of wetland wildflowers.

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5.93 km

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.60 km

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Highlight • Natural

Explore heathland, wet mires and woodland on this wonderful section of walking through Snelsmore Common. Due to its range of habitats, the common is home to some rare bird species such as nightjar, woodlark and tree pipit.

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11.2 km

Winterbourne Arms

Highlight • Pub

The Winterbourne Arms is a pup-friendly pub with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The pub serves up delicious food over lunch and dinner Monday to Friday as well as a wide range of drinks.

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.44 km

3.95 km

1.42 km

600 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

5.51 km

5.35 km

2.33 km

1.16 km

827 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 9 May

14°C

5°C

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Newbury Racecourse

View of the River and Lock System

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

The Castle Pub Parking

Donnington Castle

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Winterbourne Arms

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