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South East England

Newbury, Speen & Donnington Castle loop — North Wessex Downs

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South East England

Newbury, Speen & Donnington Castle loop — North Wessex Downs

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Newbury, Speen & Donnington Castle loop — North Wessex Downs

04:05

15.7km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 1.34 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.02 km

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Speen

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a beautiful little church situated in Spleen, in the larger district of Newbury. The original church that was built here dated back to 1086 and some of the remains of the original building still exist today. It's a pleasant place for a rest mid-walk.

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2

5.25 km

The Lady Well at Speen

Highlight • Historical Site

Discover this rare holy well located in Speen in Newbury. Historically, the well was thought to have healing qualities, healing anything from eye diseases to measles and rickets.

Tip by

3

7.84 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

Tip by

B

15.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

3.19 km

2.99 km

1.80 km

1.48 km

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

4.12 km

2.21 km

2.06 km

1.52 km

1.42 km

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Friday 23 October

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6°C

98 %

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