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Reading Blue and Green Walk

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Overview

Reading Blue and Green Walk. Shamelessly stolen from the Reading Walks Festival, this is an attractive circular walk from the middle of town. The blue refers to walking waterside, along the Thames Path and Kennet towpath, which we follow at the start and end of the walk. The green is a largely traffic-free route across Tilehurst and Southcote, via the woodland and parkland of Arthur Newbery Park, McIlroy Park, Lousehill Copse and Prospect Park, with some unexpected panoramic views.1 stile, 500ft of ascent.
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html
See local website for satnav and contact details.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71500 73801
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LY
what3words:
drip.gent.highs
Start time:
10:00 am

Outside the Three Guineas pub at Reading Station. Bring packed lunch.

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