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Time Out Country Walks near London Volume 1

Walk 33 : Mortimer to Aldermaston

New Walk Options

Aldermaston To Theale

An extension of just under 4 miles to Theale, via an enjoyable canalside walk.

Useful on Sundays, when Aldermaston (the Station at the end of the walk) has a limited train service. If doing this longer walk in winter, start earlier so you have enough daylight.

Signs to the Kennet & Avon Canal are clear.
After approx 1.5 miles on the towpath on the northern side of the canal you reach Ufton Bridge where you swap sides to the southern side of the canal.
Thence you continue along the towpath or paths across fields beside the canal for another 2 plus miles passing a number of locks including Sulhamstead swing bridge and lock.
When you reach Sheffield Bottom swing bridge, turn left over the bridge into Station Road. Do not overshoot: there are some white cottages immediately in front of you when you reach this bridge.
Proceed down Station Road - Theale station is over the bridge on your right.
If time permits a tea stop: go past the station and on over the bridge, over a roundabout and under the A4 bridge until ahead you reach the Crown Inn pub, or use the convenience store almost opposite (about 400 metres from the station).