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Northcroft Lane – Newbury Lock loop from Newbury

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Northcroft Lane – Newbury Lock loop from Newbury

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Northcroft Lane – Newbury Lock loop from Newbury

02:53

11.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.7 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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598 m

Northcroft Lane

Highlight • Rest Area

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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1.32 km

Lambourn Valley Way Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

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

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3.98 km

Benham Estate Public Path

Highlight • Forest

5.94 km

Hampstead Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hampstead Lock is situated along the Kennet and Avon Canal. It's a lovely spot to stop and sit watching the canal boats go by.

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6.86 km

Sluice Between River Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Other

A small sluice to control the flow of the water between River Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal.

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8.60 km

Bend Plantation

Forest

10.9 km

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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11.0 km

View of the River and Lock System

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.1 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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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

2.64 km

1.19 km

1.14 km

693 m

604 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

1.93 km

1.83 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

507 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Northcroft Lane – Newbury Lock loop from Newbury

Northcroft Lane

Lambourn Valley Way Railway Bridge

Benham Estate Public Path

Hampstead Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Sluice Between River Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal

Newbury Lock

View of the River and Lock System

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

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