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Rack Marsh Nature Reserve – Donnington Castle loop from Newbury

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Rack Marsh Nature Reserve – Donnington Castle loop from Newbury

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Rack Marsh Nature Reserve – Donnington Castle loop from Newbury

03:38

13.6km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

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1.82 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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1.86 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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2.03 km

Speen Parish Council Notice Board

Highlight • Structure

Lovely example of a local council, beautifully kept!

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3.81 km

Pine Trees on the Hilltop, North Wessex Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely section of walking high up on a hill near Boxford through towering pine trees.

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6.74 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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8.59 km

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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11.0 km

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.0 km

Castle Wood

Forest

12.3 km

Donnington Castle

Highlight • Parking

This castle is the most important castle for Newbury

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

3.66 km

2.20 km

1.28 km

805 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

3.49 km

1.58 km

1.16 km

726 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

15°C

0 %

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Rack Marsh Nature Reserve – Donnington Castle loop from Newbury

Rack Marsh Nature Reserve

River Lambourn at Bagnor

Speen Parish Council Notice Board

Pine Trees on the Hilltop, North Wessex Downs

Winterbourne Arms

Bluebell Woods at Snelsmore Common

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Donnington Castle

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