Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

Moderate

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

04:40

17.4km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 2.12 km for 48 m

After 3.58 km for 33 m

After 4.78 km for 95 m

After 10.2 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

357 m

Snelsmore Common Country Park (SSSI)

Nature Reserve

2.15 km

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.08 km

Castle Wood

Forest

3.44 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

Tip by

3.59 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Remarkably well preserved for such an ancient fort that was damaged during the English Civil War. It is accessible all year round but you can only view the outside.

Tip by

4.83 km

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Discover this beautiful wet nature reserve home to an array of fantastic birdlife. In the spring months, you will find a display of wetland wildflowers.

Tip by

4.87 km

River Lambourn at Bagnor

Highlight • River

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view of the river running through this village.

Tip by

5.03 km

Speen Parish Council Notice Board

Highlight • Structure

Lovely example of a local council, beautifully kept!

Tip by

10.2 km

Britain’s Oldest Functioning Wooden Window

Highlight • Historical Site

15.5 km

Winterbourne Arms

Highlight • Pub

The Winterbourne Arms is a pup-friendly pub with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The pub serves up delicious food over lunch and dinner Monday to Friday as well as a wide range of drinks.

Tip by

17.4 km

End point

Parking

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