Greenham Common - Cold War History and the Miracle of 30 years of Nature Regeneration

Starting by descending to the wetlands of  Thatcham Reedbeds, we will then walk along a beautiful stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal before a gentle climb back up to Crookham and Greenham Commons. These commons have a fascinating history having been used as an military airfield in WW2, then a Cold War American nuclear weapons base and site of the women's peace camp and since 1997 as public parkland and SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). Our walk will pass remains of the infrastructure from its military past and will finish at the Greenham Common Control Tower, which is now a cafe and museum offering panoramic views over the common (free - donations welcome).