Calcot Mill and the Kennet Canal, 5.5 miles, easy

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When:

December 28, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

2021-12-28T13:00:00+00:00

2021-12-28T13:15:00+00:00

Where:

Beansheaf Community Centre
Charrington Rd
Calcot, Reading RG31 7AW
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Alexandra

Walk

Booking Required Circular easy public transport Walk

A circular walk on the southwestern fringe of Reading taking in parks, the Holybrook and the canal.

Walk details

Heading east through Linear Park we will pass Calcot Mill. After the mill (private property) we will continue along the Holy Brook through a series of parks and green spaces before crossing a meadow to Southcote Lock. At the lock, we will head west along the Kennet and Avon canal, past Burghfield Lock before returning to Linear Park and the Beansheaf Community Centre.

Travel details

The No 26 from Reading Station passes along Charrington Road. Get off at Torcross Grove, walk down Torcross Grove to the swing gate leading onto the playing fields and head across to the Beansheaf centre (3 minutes from bus to centre).

Car drivers can park at the Beansheaf Community Centre car park.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or ‘thanks’!
Please bring a drink and a snack.
Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
If it’s a rainy day, please bring waterproofs.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.