Berkshire-SUP
Paddleboarding-Kennet & Avon Canal Midgham to Theale
Paddleboarding-Kennet & Avon Canal Midgham to Theale
Pasturelands, woods and water meadows on the River Kennet section of the canal. Between Reading and Newbury the Kennet and Avon Canal is actually along the navigable canalised section of the River Kennet.
A full route description can be found in our book Paddleboarding South East
Distance Midgeham to Theale 9.4km one way with train return; or shorter options
Paddling environment : Canal
Access restrictions Licence required, included in PaddleUK Membership.
Starting Point The Row Barge, Woolhampton Bridge, Woolhampton, RG7 5SH. Grid ref. SU 572 665; What3Words september.abandons.swaps.
Parking Woolhampton Midgham Station Car Park (charges), Station Road, Woolhampton, RG7 5SL. Grid ref. SU 573 666; What3Words roofer.masking.backhand Theale Sheffield Bottom Lock Car Park (free), Hangar Road, Theale, RG7 4AJ. Grid ref. SU 647 704; What3Words asks.bonds.visits.
Trains Between Midgham and Theale with stops at Aldermaston Wharf www.southwesternrailway.com/train-times/midgham-to-theale
Launching Canalside near The Rowbarge, 200m walk from car park.
Pitstops The Rowbarge, tel. 0118 9712213; hearty breakfasts and great cakes, Tea Rooms Aldermaston Wharf, tel. 07917 631730
Getting there A4 between Thatcham and Newbury to Woolhampton. Opposite The Angel inn follow signs to rail station.
Special points
Six locks to portage
K&A Canal Midgham to Theale Paddleboard Route
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