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Greenham Common Bunkers – Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Thatcham

Greenham Common Bunkers – Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve

Hard

46

riders

Greenham Common Bunkers – Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve

01:41

23.8km

90m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Specialized Concept Store Newbury

Highlight • Structure

Together with "sister" store Banjo Cycles next door, the Newbury Specialized Concept Store are a friendly and knowledgeable bunch who will look after you as long as what you are …

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2

6.31 km

Greenham Common Bunkers

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This location used in many films. More recently in the Star Wars trilogy.

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6.49 km

Old bunkers from the cold war that used to house cruise missiles

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7.05 km

Greenham Common

Highlight • Historical Site

Site of what was once the longest military runway in Europe now home to ground nesting birds

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5

8.80 km

Yellow Route around Greenham and Crookham Commons is straightforward, mostly flat, and accessible for various ages and fitness levels. Be aware of livestock along the way, best to keep pups on a lead.

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13.0 km

Greenham Common Control Tower

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Greenham Common Control Tower is a museum and visitor centre. The control tower has major historical significance, playing an important role in both the Cold War and WW2 era. Visitors …

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7

13.0 km

The memorial is located behind the Greenham Common Air Control Tower.

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8

19.1 km

Climb to Greenham Common

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

6.94 km

4.41 km

3.16 km

2.15 km

103 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.04 km

1.67 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

8°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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