Snelsmore Common Country Park

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Updated: July 3, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Newbury
Postcode:
RG14 3BG
Parking:

There is a dedicated free car park for Snelsmore Common Country Park, located just off the B4494 (Wantage Road), north of Newbury in Berkshire. The car park provides direct access to the cafe, toilets, information boards, and the start of the main trails. It can get busy, especially at weekends, for this popular Berkshire nature reserve.

Distance:
2.00 miles
Time:
0.80 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain at Snelsmore Common in Berkshire is varied. Main paths near the car park and the Easy Access Trail are well-surfaced (compacted gravel) and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Heathland and woodland paths can be sandy, uneven, muddy after rain, and feature tree roots. There are some gentle to moderate undulations. Sturdy footwear is advisable for longer routes on this Berkshire common.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe, - Cafe has opening hours of 09:30 - 16:00 daily. The toilets are open and accessible through these times only.
Accessibility:
Yes

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