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Thatcham Rail Station

  • Canal
  • River
  • Special Area of Conservation
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Peaks nearby
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highest 293m
Walking routes
22
within 10 miles

What's on the doorstep

Photo of Kennet and Avon CanalKennet and Avon CanalCanalPhoto of River KennetRiver KennetRiver · 0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot)

Also nearby

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

About Thatcham Rail Station

Thatcham is a market town and civil parish in West Berkshire, England. It is situated in the valley of the River Kennet 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Newbury, 14 miles (23 km) west of Reading and 54 miles (87 km) west of London. The town has a long history dating back to prehistoric times, a claimant to the title of oldest continuously inhabited place in Great Britain. As of 2021, it had a population of 25,464, though it is part of a built-up area comprising itself and neighbouring Newbury of over 70,000 residents. It is on the route of the A4 Bath Road, the historic main road between London and Bristol.

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Hills, trails and walks from the platform

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Grimsbury Castle160m3.8 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot)
Snelsmore East Common143m4.1 mi (about 5.5 to 6 mi on foot)
Caveley Hill161m5.2 mi (about 7 to 7.5 mi on foot)
Nuthanger Hill169m5.3 mi (about 7 to 7.5 mi on foot)
Bussock Hill150m5.4 mi (about 7 to 8 mi on foot)