We took a visit to Aldermaston Wharf, which is home to part of the Kennet and Avon Canal and just 1.5 miles away from Aldermaston in West Berkshire.
What did we see and do at Aldermaston Wharf?
After parking the car (details below), we went straight to find the canal. From the car park we walked through the grounds of the quaint Tea Rooms Aldermaston Wharf. Then we were immediately on the canal.
First of all we turned right and walked up to the electric lifting bridge which went over the canal. We crossed over the road and watched a canal barge going through Aldermaston Lock, lock number 95. It was a manual lock so my eldest had plenty of questions to ask about how to lock opens and works. Once the boat was through we then walked up the tow path a bit to look at the boats. We walked just beyond the white bridge and then turned back on ourselves.
Then we headed back down the tow path, crossing the electric lifting bridge and past the tea room. We carried on down the tow path until we reached lock number 96 Padworth Lock where we saw two more boats coming through the lock.
We then re-traced our footsteps to watch the boats that came through Padworth Lock going through the electric lifting bridge.
We had a fantastic morning out, observing canal life. The Tea Room is under new management and is a lovely place to stop for refreshments.
The walk along the canal was flat so great for buggies and it’s dog friendly. There is also National Cycling Network number 4 sign posted on the route.
Where did we park?
There is a small car park at the Tea Rooms Aldermaston Wharf (The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust Visitor Centre Car Park), Postcode: RG7 4JS.
We loved our time at the canal and will definitely be exploring more of the Kennet and Avon Canal in the future.
Other ideas for family days out
If you enjoyed reading about ‘A visit to Aldermaston Wharf’ why not check out our visit to Henley-on-Thames and Marlow – they are both fantastic riverside locations to visit with the family.
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