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Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Newbury

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Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Newbury

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Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Newbury

01:38

6.33km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

Hot Air Balloons Over Greenham Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.65 km

Greenham Common Nuclear Bunkers

Highlight • Historical Site

Disused bunkers that once were home to the USA mobile nuclear missile deterrent - now more famous for being a filming location for the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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3.76 km

United States Servicemen Memorial at Greenham Common

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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3.77 km

RAF Abingdon Common Head Control Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Very famous airbase in the UK.
Well worth a visit.

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3.77 km

Greenham Common Control Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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6.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

1.54 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.64 km

471 m

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

13°C

51 %

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Greenham Common Control Tower loop from Newbury

Hot Air Balloons Over Greenham Common

Greenham Common Nuclear Bunkers

United States Servicemen Memorial at Greenham Common

RAF Abingdon Common Head Control Tower

Greenham Common Control Tower

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