Eddington - Leverton circular

Start : The John of Gaunt, Hungerford (RG17 0EH) Grid ref. SU 339688

(S/E) Go left out of John of Gaunt pub, cross the High Street and go over the canal bridge.

(1) Immediately double back to join the canal towpath, turn left, and follow this to the swing bridge just after the church.

(2) Cross this, then another bridge over the River Dun. Bear left (North-West) onto a footpath that reaches the A4 near the top of Strongrove Hill.

(3) Take the footpath opposite that climbs over the hill and drops down to the Aldbourne road.

(4) Turn right for 400yds, then turn left on a footpath that crosses a bridge over the Kennet.

(5) Turn right on reaching a road and follow this for 600yds.

(6) At a signed footpath on the right follow down the field edges to the river and eventually meets the A4.

(7) Turn right and left at the mini-roundabout for the pub. (S/E)

Start : The John of Gaunt, Hungerford (RG17 0EH) Grid ref. SU 339688

Driving to start : About nine miles from Newbury. Take the A4 to Hungerford and turn left at the mini-roundabout by The Bear Hotel. The John of Gaunt is about 200yds on the left.

Refreshments : The John of Gaunt, Hungerford, a busy small-town pub that serves decent beer and bar snacks. It is in common ownership with the Five Bells, Wickham, and serves beers from the microbrewery there.

Alternative : Note that this walk can be done from The Downgate Hungerford Common by walking across the common, under the railway, and turning left along the canal towpath. On the return, a footpath immediately before the JoG takes you back to the canal towpath. The additional distance is about a mile.

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