Section 7 of 10, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Ram Alley to Hungerford
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 219 634. Finish: SU 338 687. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 22 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 156 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ram Alley.
- Bus stops
- The Wharf, 420 m from the start. Directions SU 223 635Durley Turn, 590 m from the start. Directions SU 225 632
Getting back
The section finishes at Hungerford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Hungerford, 310 m from the finish. Directions SU 340 685
- Bus stops
- Canal Bridge, 50 m from the finish. Directions SU 338 686Bridge Street, 90 m from the finish. Directions SU 338 688Charnham Lane, 210 m from the finish. Directions SU 338 689
Planning the Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
- The guidebook: The Kennet and Avon Canal (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 43%, gravel and tracks 23%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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