Attractions in Berkshire

Another quiet little road down from Beech Hill. There are some rough patches of road but very little traffic whatsoever

Whitchurch Bridge carries the road between the villages of Pangbourne, Berkshire, and Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.The bridge is a Grade II listed building and is one of two remaining private toll … read more

Located in the heart of Beech Hill village, the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin was designed by William Buttefield. read more

The present church at Yattendon was built in about 1450 by Sir John Norreys of Ockwells Manor & Yattendon Castle. He was the Master of the Wardrobe to King Henry VI and could well afford it. read more

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire. read more

Nice decent from here to Woolhampton, be careful at the bottom with the junction with A4. If coming from A4 you have a decent climb which starts off tough but eases the further up you go.

St Mary’s is of considerable historic interest as the only executed work in England by George Jonas Wigley, a significant figure in nineteenth century Catholic life and ecclesiology. While the … read more

Awesome long section of white, chalky double and singletrack perfect for mountain bikes and gravel bikes. Once on the Ridgeway, the terrain is gently undulating and you'll see some of the most incredible views!

I was not expecting these...Historic England tells me (historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117332) that these are the "North East Lodges and Gates to Aldermaston Court", Grade II* Listed since 25 October 1951. read more

Easy and relatively well-maintained gravel stretch, this flat(ish) section is ideal for those cyclists who want to take a shortcut away from cars between Tidmarsh and West Reading, while not … read more

This conservation area is set on the hillside above the River Thames and offers plenty of walks and views. Under the care of the Wildlife Trusts, Hartslock is a woodland … read more

This shared-path overpass allows you to cross the M4 without having to go trough the nearby triple-lane roundabout and A4 stretch. read more

"St Michaels is located in the heart of the village at the intersection of the two main roads. It is the largest church in Lambourn and dates back to Saxon times. read more

This gentle climb up to Bradfield is quite a nice warm-up going into the hills coming from West Reading.
The road is a little narrow, so you may sometimes be … read more

Combe Gibbet is a macabre monument on the top of Gallows Down. The structure was erected in 1676 to hang the bodies of George Broomham and Dorothy Newman. Broomham and … read more

In the 1960s Lady Iliffe created the Rose Garden with advice from Lanning Roper, a well-known American garden consultant. It contained a mix of old roses, peonies and spring bulbs … read more

This 19th-century Grade I listed building was designed by Edward Garbett in the 13th century early English style, choosing Salisbury Cathedral as his pattern. read more

Nice and cosy rural pub, despite being on a main road this place offers some outdoor seating in the back which is a little better shielded from noise and traffic than the tables by its side. read more

The High Street in Theale is rich with restaurants, convenience stores, a bakery and there are a few pubs in the adjacent streets too. read more

This Grade II listed Anglican church was originally built in the 13th century, but it was rebuilt in 1836-8 (with extensions of 1875) by Rev. John Wilder, Vice-Provost of Eton … read more