Section 9 of 10, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Shaw to Ufton Green
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 479 673. Finish: SU 624 690. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 10 m of climbing and 34 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shaw.
- Stations
- Newbury Racecourse, 610 m from the start. Directions SU 483 668Newbury, 990 m from the start. Directions SU 472 667
- Bus stops
- Skylings, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 481 674Newport Road, 260 m from the start. Directions SU 478 675
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SU 478 673Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 478 675Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 477 674
Getting back
The section finishes at Ufton Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Spring Inn, 620 m from the finish. Directions SU 622 696Victoria Lodge, 770 m from the finish. Directions SU 617 692Winning Hand PH, 980 m from the finish. Directions SU 614 690
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 41%, paved or flagged 16%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 kissing gates, 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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