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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

04:39

17.4km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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354 m

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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2.15 km

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.08 km

Castle Wood

Forest

3.44 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

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3.59 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Remarkably well preserved for such an ancient fort that was damaged during the English Civil War. It is accessible all year round but you can only view the outside.

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4.83 km

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

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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4.87 km

River Lambourn at Bagnor

Highlight • River

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view of the river running through this village.

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5.03 km

Speen Parish Council Notice Board

Highlight • Structure

Lovely example of a local council, beautifully kept!

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15.4 km

Winterbourne Arms

Highlight • Pub

The Winterbourne Arms is a pup-friendly pub with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The pub serves up delicious food over lunch and dinner Monday to Friday as well as a wide range of drinks.

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

2.98 km

2.95 km

2.52 km

561 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

5.55 km

2.92 km

1.44 km

888 m

767 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

7°C

12 %

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Donnington Castle – Rack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Shaw cum Donnington

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Donnington Castle

Donnington Castle

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

River Lambourn at Bagnor

Speen Parish Council Notice Board

Winterbourne Arms

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