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The best cycling routes around Reading

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Cycling around Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South East England. So you can find your perfect Reading bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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1. Reading to Goring-on-Thames loop – Chiltern Hills

65.5km

04:10

590m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. River Thames – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Tilehurst

31.4km

01:59

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caversham Court Gardens – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Tilehurst

20.6km

01:18

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – Caversham Court Gardens loop from Caversham

18.3km

01:13

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Thames Path – Goring-on-Thames Village loop from Tilehurst

44.4km

02:55

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – Caversham Court Gardens loop from Caversham Heights

27.0km

01:54

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hartslock Gap – Goring-on-Thames Village loop from Caversham Heights

28.2km

01:59

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ipsden Wood – Northend Village Hall loop from Emmer Green

49.2km

02:58

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ipsden Wood – View of the Chiltern Hills loop from Caversham

28.4km

01:44

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading West

15.9km

01:08

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Reading

1. Reading to Goring-on-Thames loop – Chiltern Hills

2. River Thames – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Tilehurst

3. Caversham Court Gardens – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Tilehurst

4. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – Caversham Court Gardens loop from Caversham

5. Thames Path – Goring-on-Thames Village loop from Tilehurst

6. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – Caversham Court Gardens loop from Caversham Heights

7. Hartslock Gap – Goring-on-Thames Village loop from Caversham Heights

8. Ipsden Wood – Northend Village Hall loop from Emmer Green

9. Ipsden Wood – View of the Chiltern Hills loop from Caversham

10. River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading West

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