Sunday Stroll: Thatcham to Newbury, 5 miles, easy

Calendar

When:

January 14, 2024 @ 1:05 pm – 3:30 pm

2024-01-14T13:05:00+00:00

2024-01-14T15:30:00+00:00

Where:

Thatcham station
Thatcham RG19 4PP
UK

Contact:

Alex

Walk

easy gentle pace Linear public transport Walk

This 5 mile linear walk takes us along the river Kennet into Newbury.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle.

Walk details

For the third walk in our ‘Sunday Stroll’ series we’re taking an afternoon stroll along the river Kennet. We start our walk in Thatcham and head west along the Kennet and Avon canal past the Thatcham reed beds and the Nature Discovery Centre and into Newbury. We finish our walk today at Newbury Station.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading take the 12:43 train arriving in Thatcham at 13:01.

By car

Parking at the station, charges apply. If travelling by car you will need to take the train back to Thatcham after the walk (this will likely be the 15:48 train).

Notes

Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

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.