Newbeas two

Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Newbeas here.

The original route "crossed" the M4 via a right of way that, I'm pretty certain, is actually now two disconnected path stumps. Also Strava heat maps show that a long section of Newbeas 1 is very rarely used compared to other local paths. So this route uses a well used M4 footbridge and avoids the access or accessibility problems that low usage suggests. There are also more rest options, including Snelsmore Common Country Park (cafe and public toilets) and fairly frequent encounters with bus stops, though I can't promise the same for the actual buses. Potential mid route budget accomodation is at the M4 services, just off the route. The Newbury end passes the remains of Donnington Castle and comes into town along the canal, hopefully a scenic choice. The map shows where the bus stops (green), toilets, pubs, etc (blue) were when I researched them online in January 2024.

(Originally uploaded on 25 January 2024. Edited in Aug 2024 because as I had inadvertently, and confusingly, included the text of my negative review of Newbeas 1.)

The original route "crossed" the M4 via a right of way that, I'm pretty certain, is actually now two disconnected path stumps. Also Strava heat maps show that a long section of Newbeas 1 is very rarely used compared to other local paths. So this route uses a well used M4 footbridge and avoids the access or accessibility problems that low usage suggests. There are also more rest options, including Snelsmore Common Country Park (cafe and public toilets) and fairly frequent encounters with bus stops, though I can't promise the same for the actual buses. Potential mid route budget accomodation is at the M4 services, just off the route. The Newbury end passes the remains of Donnington Castle and comes into town along the canal, hopefully a scenic choice. The map shows where the bus stops (green), toilets, pubs, etc (blue) were when I researched them online in January 2024.

(Originally uploaded on 25 January 2024. Edited in Aug 2024 because as I had inadvertently, and confusingly, included the text of my negative review of Newbeas 1.)