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South East England

The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

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4.0

(6)

35

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The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

02:42

35.8km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.9 km for 163 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.63 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

2

9.61 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

Tip by

3

10.0 km

Woolhampton Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Small town on the River Kennet

Tip by

19.5 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

5

22.0 km

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Superb tearooms, the latte and coffee cake were delicious and very welcome. Outside tap to fill up water bottle. Toilet very clean

Tip by

6

22.0 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then …

Tip by

7

23.4 km

Frouds Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.25 km

6.72 km

6.67 km

634 m

390 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

13.7 km

3.94 km

390 m

173 m

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