The Kennet and Avon Canal. Steve Davison

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      Rights of way are usually well signposted

Protecting the countryside

      When out walking, please respect the countryside and follow the Countryside Code:

      Many of the walks pass through fields where cattle may be present. Follow the latest advice: do not walk between cows and young calves; if you feel threatened, move away calmly; do not panic or make sudden noises; and if possible find an alternative route.

      Finally, always take extra care when either crossing or walking along roads, or when crossing railway lines.

Using this guide

      The descriptions in this guidebook all follow the same format. For the long route, an information box at the start of each stage description gives the start and finish locations accompanied by grid references; stage distance (km/miles) and cumulative distance; ascent in metres (m); minimum time required to complete the stage (hours); relevant maps; places that offer refreshments (pubs, cafés and shops) and accommodation; brief public transport information; and a suggestion of where the stage may be split. Some of the places suggested for refreshments, accommodation and public transport may be a short distance off the main route; for details, see the itinerary planner in Appendix B.

      The information boxes for the 20 short walks provide similar details to those of the stages, including brief details of where to park.

      Each information box is followed by a short introduction to the stage or the walk, identifying any major points of interest, including villages. The route is then described in detail, with background information given for places of interest encountered along the way.

      The map extracts are from the 1:50,000 OS Landranger series. Features shown on the map that are mentioned in the route are highlighted in bold text to help you follow the route.

      The distances quoted for each walk (metric first, with approximate imperial conversions rounded to the nearest ¼, ½, ¾ or whole number) have been measured from OS Explorer maps: note that the heights quoted on the maps are in metres and the grid lines are spaced at intervals of 1km. The walking time for each walk has been worked out using a walking speed of 4km/hour (2½ miles/hour), plus 10 minutes for every 100m of ascent. This should be treated as the absolute minimum amount of walking time required to undertake the walk and does not include any time for rests, photography, consulting the map or guidebook, or simply admiring the view – all of which can add substantially to the day’s activity.

      Following the canal back to Avoncliff (Stage 17)

      WALKING THE CANAL FROM READING TO BRISTOL

      Dunmill Lock (75), just east of Hungerford (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

      Reading to Woolhampton

Start	Kennet Mouth, Reading (SU 730 738)
Finish	Woolhampton Bridge (SU 572 665)
Distance	20.7km (12¾ miles); cumulative 20.7km (12¾ miles)
Total ascent	100m
Time	5½hr
Map	OS Explorer 159; Heron Maps: Kennet & Avon Canal
Refreshments	Reading, Burghfield Bridge, Theale, Tyle Mill, Aldermaston Wharf, Aldermaston, Woolhampton
Public transport	Railway stations at Reading, Theale, Aldermaston Wharf (Aldermaston station), Woolhampton СКАЧАТЬ В начало < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 > В конец