Objective: Take the train from Newbury to Reading. Cycle back from the River Thames / Kennet Mouth junction along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 23 miles Time to complete: 3.0 hrs, 7.9 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 7, pp 98-107 Costs: free parking in Newbury. Train from Newbury to Reading £8.40. Note: you may need to… Read More Reading to Newbury
Objective: Take the train from Trowbridge to Bath Spa. Cycle back along the River Avon, and Kennet & Avon Canal. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 13 miles Time to complete: 1.5 hrs, 8.7 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 7, pp 70-77 Costs: free parking in Trowbridge. Train from Trowbridge to Bath Spa, £7.90, 3 per hour Difficulty: easy Adjacent Rides: Avonmouth… Read More Bath to Trowbridge
Objective: Take the train to Avomouth. Cycle to Bath along the River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal. The final section utilises the Bristol & Bath Railway Path as there is little or no towpath on some river sections. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 25.5 miles Time to complete: 3.0 hrs, 9 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 7, pp 60-70… Read More Avonmouth to Bath