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Newbury Lock – Northcroft Lane loop from Speen

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Newbury Lock – Northcroft Lane loop from Speen

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Newbury Lock – Northcroft Lane loop from Speen

03:52

15.0km

70m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.00 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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237 m

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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1.04 km

Lake and red bridge by the River Kennet

Highlight • Forest

This little lake provides a refreshing oasis to explore on your hike through the Newbury plains.

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2.77 km

St Michael and All Angels Church Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

7.21 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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7.67 km

Statue of Queen Victoria, Victoria Park

Highlight • Structure

A pretty park in Newbury, Victoria Park has been at the centre of town life for over a century. Originally called The Marsh, the park changed its name at the …

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9.41 km

View of the River and Lock System

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.46 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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10.1 km

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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12.2 km

Bend Plantation

Forest

15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

3.19 km

1.52 km

931 m

768 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

4.73 km

3.22 km

923 m

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 18 June

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Newbury Lock – Northcroft Lane loop from Speen

Hampstead Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Lake and red bridge by the River Kennet

St Michael and All Angels Church Cemetery

Newbury Lock

Statue of Queen Victoria, Victoria Park

View of the River and Lock System

Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury

Northcroft Lane

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