Lambourn — Hungerford
Lamhun two
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By Martin Ellis on 19 Sep 2024
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A route between Lambourn and Hungerford, with a few adjustments from Lamhun 1
A route between Lambourn and Hungerford, with a few adjustments from Lamhun 1
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Lambourn
Grid Ref
SU3263678917
Lat / Lon
51.50825° / -1.53113°
Easting / Northing
432,636E / 178,917N
What3Words
prune.boost.income
Hungerford
Grid Ref
SU3399268539
Lat / Lon
51.41485° / -1.51259°
Easting / Northing
433,992E / 168,539N
What3Words
digital.about.yacht
Lambourn | |
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Grid Ref | SU3263678917 |
Lat / Lon | 51.50825° / -1.53113° |
Easting / Northing | 432,636E / 178,917N |
What3Words | prune.boost.income |
Hungerford | |
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Grid Ref | SU3399268539 |
Lat / Lon | 51.41485° / -1.51259° |
Easting / Northing | 433,992E / 168,539N |
What3Words | digital.about.yacht |
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review
Martin Ellis
19 Sep 2024 (edited 24 Sep 2024)Lambourn to Hungerford 2 (Lamhun 2) review.
A Slow Way between two river valleys (Lambourn and Kennet) which ascends onto the North Wessex Downs with great views over the chalk downland.
Note: I walked Hungerford to Lambourn
Hungerford has plenty of amenities and a train station. The route starts off crossing the Kennet & Avon Canal (Photo 1), and the rivers Dun and Kennet. There is a footpath (narrow in places) which avoids too much road walking leaving town (Photo 2).
I was concerned New Hayward Lane would be a busy road (Photo 3), but it proved to be pleasantly quiet (at around midday). I assume most local traffic keep to the A338. Large farm vehicles, however, are a regular sight on this Slow Way, and can take up most of the road.
Part of the road is avoided via fields (Photo 4). The only real option for a mid-walk break point is a longish detour (Photo 5) via a farm into Hungerford Newtown, and The Tally Ho pub.
The Slow Way ascends gently onto the downs along a hedge lined lane. The view then opens out as lanes are left behind for a footpath (Photo 6). Careful not to miss the path entering woodland [SU341729]. I did and had a confused wander through private woods and the grounds of Inholmes House (once owned by Frank Williams I later discovered) before directed back to the footpath by the estate manager. The path joins the house’s drive and across the M4.
Footpaths continue the Slow Way through fields and copses (Photo 7). I passed a recently collapsed oak (Photo 8).
There is a great panoramic view of the downland just before a steep descent towards the Lambourn valley (Photo 9). Keep the fence to the right. I found myself the wrong side at the bottom of the slope and had to climb through the wire fence. A dip in the wire suggests I’m not the first to be caught out (Photo 10).
At Eastbury, the Slow Way joins the Lambourn Valley Way into Lambourn (Photo 11). Unfortunately, the river is hidden for the most part by housing and a road. There were glimpses of horses and a riding track; reminders of the importance of racehorse training to the region (Photo 12).
Lambourn has plenty of amenities. I used the 4/4A bus to get to Newbury train station.
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