Hamstead Marshall 1 – Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82 loop from Avery's Pightle

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Hamstead Marshall 1 – Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82 loop from Avery's Pightle

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Hamstead Marshall 1 – Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82 loop from Avery's Pightle

01:27

5.43km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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After 2.49 km for 89 m

After 2.58 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5 m

St Michael and All Angels Church Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

1.66 km

Hamstead Marshall 1

Highlight • Settlement

1.74 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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2.09 km

Gravel Track Down Towards the River

Highlight • Trail

Best in summer

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2.54 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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2.58 km

Hamstead Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

At Marsh Benham, the Kennet and Avon canal passes through Hamstead Lock, a pretty section of the canal with a bench overlooking the water. It makes a nice picnic or …

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3.47 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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4.25 km

Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82

Highlight • Structure

5.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

835 m

739 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.68 km

739 m

127 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hamstead Marshall 1 – Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82 loop from Avery's Pightle

St Michael and All Angels Church Cemetery

Hamstead Marshall 1

Lake and red bridge by the River Kennet

Gravel Track Down Towards the River

Hampstead Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Hamstead Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal

Sluice Between River Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal

Kennet and Avon Canal, Lock 82

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