The river Thames marks the boundary between Oxfordshire to the North and West Berkshire to the South a few miles either side of Pangbourne and is here crossed by the Whitchurch Bridge, connecting Pangbourne with Whitchurch-on-Thames.

Historical records of this being a strategic crossing point go as far back as 844AD.

Both sides of the river are lined with beautiful and exclusive houses, best observed from the boats cruising the river.

A Cycling Journey

November 1, 2020

Cycling

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 bridges across the River Thames - there is no charge for pedestrians, cyclists or motorcycles.

There has been a bridge on the site since 1792. The structure was renewed in 1852, 1902 and most recently in 2014. The original charges were a halfpenny each for pedestrians, sheep, boars and pigs, and two pence for each and every wheel of a carriage.

Adapted from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitchurch_Bridge

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November 2, 2020

Cycling

This toll-booth is located on the Thames Path, on the North side of the Whitchurch Bridge and of the river Thames, in Oxfordshire.
No charge is due by pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

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

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

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3. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – River Thames loop from Earley

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

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Location: Whitchurch-On-Thames, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Whitchurch Bridge over the River Thames

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

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

3. Mapledurham Estate Bridleway – River Thames loop from Earley

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