호스힐 호수 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

순수한 행복! 교통 체증과 소음이 펼쳐진 탁 트인 전망을 바라보며 젤, 탄수화물 믹스, 바를 먹으며 아주 멋진 점심을 먹었습니다! 농담이고, 런던에서 브리스톨로 돌아오는 라이딩 중 하이라이트였습니다. 왜인지는 모르겠습니다.

This is a picturesque lock situated along the Kennett and Avon Canal on the western outskirts of Reading. On the other side of the lock is one of the Hosehill Lakes so you're granted great views in all directions.

The River Kennet is a tributary of the River Thames and has a good towpath system in the main, but it can be a tad narrow in places. It forms part of NCN Route 4 that travels from London to Fishguard. A considerable section of this route is on the Kennet & Avon Cycle Route using the canal towpath. Here the village of Woolhampton sits across the swing bridge, there is a lock, a nearby pub, and The Rowbarge Inn, which backs onto the canal.

The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then repaired between 1960 and 1990 after falling into disrepair due to the railways. Today it's almost completely leisure use with a brilliant tow-path running almost the entire length, perfect for car free miles of flat riding.

This bridge is operated by hand, i.e. muscle power

Lovely pub right on the river with loads of easy open space to sit with your bikes

It is said that Wilder's Folly was built as wild romantic gesture by the Reverend Henry Wilder. He lived at Sulham House, while Jane Thoyts, who he was trying to woo, lived nearby at Sulhamstead House. The folly was positioned at the exact spot where you could see both houses. Take a look to the north as you can still see Sulham House today.

With its waterside location, The Cunning Man is the ideal destination for a walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Plus, despite being so close to Reading, it has the air of a country pub. It takes its name from the story of a local man who was considered a wizard.