Catch the 9:32 train from London Paddington arrives Newbury 10:40.
Buy a day return to Newbury. Return from Midgham station xx:22
Travellers - long gone so will be stopping at The Ship Inn, Ashford Hill.
Option before lunch to take an alternative route from SU530 633 to SU 543 634, that will skip going via Crookham (shortening the walk by 0.5km to 1km).
Link to zip file containing gpx for this alternative route. T=swc.34
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Setting off separately from Newbury Racecourse and Newbury, #2 identified each other as Saturday Walkers near the exit of Greenham Common. We had contrasting opinions of the common, one enjoying the open space and one not so enamoured with some of the dogs being walked but, a carpet of snowdrops in a clearing near Ashford Hill was a highlight of the walk for both. Rather than a symbol of hope though, this proved to be a precursor to muddy fenced in paths and waterlogged fields which lay ahead almost all the way to Brimpton, where one picnicked while the other raced ahead keen to reach Woolhampton.
We faced more water on the approach to the River Kennet and one quickly diverted off course whereas the other, who showed more determination to stay true to the route, waded through what must have been 4 to 6 inches of water. Eventually though, when the water became too deep, the courageous one was forced to turn back and reroute.
The rush to Woolhampton proved worthwhile as the beverages in The Angel were as agreeable as the quick and friendly service. Making it to Midgham comfortably in time for the 15:22, we shared our stories of the last section of the walk and although, the conditions on the day were not the best for this walk, we both finished it stronger and hardier walkers…I’m sure.
#Cloudy-all-day-with-a-light-drizzle
The 9:32 out of Paddington was cancelled; caught 10:03 to Newbury; missed the other 2 on this walk. Walked the north section of Greenham Common before checking out alternative route skipping the long closed Travellers Friend at Crookham Common. The seasonal flooding prior to Woolhampton above boots; back tracked and checked out alternative ending to avoid this flooded section. Caught the 16:12 home. #3
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