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Goldwell Park & Kennett and Avon Canal loop from Newbury

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Goldwell Park & Kennett and Avon Canal loop from Newbury

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Goldwell Park & Kennett and Avon Canal loop from Newbury

01:25

5.56km

10m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike along the Goldwell Park & Kennett and Avon Canal loop from Newbury, offering a pleasant journey with only 47 feet (14 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, guides you along the historic Kennet and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 498 m for 18 m

After 5.06 km for 18 m

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Parking

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301 m

Newbury Lock

Highlight • River

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. …

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1.30 km

Northcroft Lane

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A tree-lined avenue leads you along Northcroft Lane. The lane runs adjacent to Goldwell Park and Northcroft Playing Fields where you can find sports fields, wooded paths, a BMX track & play equipment, including a zip slide.

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2.02 km

Lambourn Valley Way Railway Bridge

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A former railway bridge creates a beautiful scene as you make your way along Lambourne Valley Way.

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5.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

1.35 km

1.28 km

884 m

614 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.66 km

701 m

607 m

465 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

3°C

14 %

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Goldwell Park & Kennett and Avon Canal loop from Newbury

Newbury Lock

Northcroft Lane

Lambourn Valley Way Railway Bridge

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