Reading River & Canal walk

Windsor & District Group

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Overview

The walk is along the Thames and the Kennet & Avon Canal. There are views of Reading Gaol (Oscar Wilde) and we pass the ruins of Reading Abbey. There are refreshments available in Reading Museum at the end of the walk.

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 71423 73800
Nearest postcode:: RG1 1PT
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet outside the main entrance to Reading Station. If travelling by train catch the 09:44 Elizabeth Line from Langley, 09:47 from Slough, 09:50 from Burnham, 09:53 from Taplow or 09:56 from Maidenhead to arrive in Reading at 10:10. Alternatively you could park in the Oracle car park (£8 for 4 hours)

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Windsor & District weekend in Christchurch and The New Forest. Christchurch Harbour Walk

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Dorney

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Start:

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Distance:: 2.5 miles

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Burnham Beeches and beyond

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Burnham Beeches-Taster Walk

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Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Langley Park

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Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Thames Path and Old Windsor

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Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Thames Path Stage 13 Windsor to Runnymede

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Dorney

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Burnham Beeches walk and summer picnic BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Start:

Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month