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Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common

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Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common

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Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common

01:40

6.17km

80m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 3.8-mile (6.2 km) hike that blends history with diverse natural landscapes, taking about 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. You will gain 249 feet (76 metres) in elevation as you explore. The route leads you through woodland trails, open heathland, and established tracks, with some…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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140 m

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

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2.83 km

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Highlight • Natural

Explore heathland, wet mires and woodland on this wonderful section of walking through Snelsmore Common. Due to its range of habitats, the common is home to some rare bird species such as nightjar, woodlark and tree pipit.

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4.94 km

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

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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.

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6.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.01 km

773 m

271 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.12 km

560 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

15°C

6°C

59 %

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Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common

Donnington Castle

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

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