The Swan, Compton

Start : The Swan, Compton (RG20 6NJ) Grid ref. SU 521 799

(S/E) Go left out of the pub up Horn St.

(1) Turn right at the T-junction into Wallingford Rd. At the end, go under the (disused) railway bridge.

(2) Turn right then bend left for about 900 yds to Crowfoot.

(3) Take the left path for 1400yds to join the Ridgeway.

(4) Follows it West for some 1500yds.

(5) Just after recrossing the railway, turn left onto a wide ride towards Compton.

(6) After about 700yds your path diverges half right across arable land then turns slightly left beside the ride back into the village.

(1) Keep straight on to rejoin the main street to find the pub. (S/E)

Start : The Swan, Compton (RG20 6NJ) Grid ref. SU 521 799

Driving to start: About eleven miles from Newbury via the A34 which turn off SP Compton and East Ilsley, and bear left in East Ilsley to reach Compton in two miles.

Refreshments : After being called the Foinavon for some years, it has reverted to the Swan. A largish pub/hotel, it provides a good menu every day, with a very good-value Seniors' lunch Mondays through Wednesdays.

Find more walks at Newbury Pub Walks here.