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The best road cycling routes around Reading

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Reading to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Escape to The Chilterns from Reading

55.5km

02:36

500m

490m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.2

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2. North Wessex Downs loop - Reading to Saddleback Farm cafe

74.5km

03:14

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.0

(5)

212

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3. Stonor Valley to Pishill Road – Old Well at the Crossroads loop from Reading West

49.5km

02:07

360m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.4

(7)

194

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4. Marlow Bridge – Dolesden Lane loop from Tilehurst

78.3km

03:24

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.7

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159

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5. Sheep Sculptures at Stoke Row – Checkendon Village Sign loop from Reading West

37.2km

01:36

270m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.4

(14)

111

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6. Deadman's Lane – Caversham Gardens loop from Reading West

26.2km

01:11

200m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.0

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118

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7. Goring Lock and Weir – River Thames at Streatley loop from Tilehurst

43.0km

01:52

330m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.8

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8. Goring Lock and Weir – River Thames at Streatley loop from Reading West

47.5km

02:07

450m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.7

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9. Bluebell Wood – Playhatch Climb loop from Reading West

28.2km

01:14

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.5

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10. Playhatch Climb – Stoke Row Wooded Road loop from Reading West

40.1km

01:49

320m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Reading

1. Escape to The Chilterns from Reading

2. North Wessex Downs loop - Reading to Saddleback Farm cafe

3. Stonor Valley to Pishill Road – Old Well at the Crossroads loop from Reading West

4. Marlow Bridge – Dolesden Lane loop from Tilehurst

5. Sheep Sculptures at Stoke Row – Checkendon Village Sign loop from Reading West

6. Deadman's Lane – Caversham Gardens loop from Reading West

7. Goring Lock and Weir – River Thames at Streatley loop from Tilehurst

8. Goring Lock and Weir – River Thames at Streatley loop from Reading West

9. Bluebell Wood – Playhatch Climb loop from Reading West

10. Playhatch Climb – Stoke Row Wooded Road loop from Reading West

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