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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

03:19

30.3km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Chilterns National Landscape

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782 m

Mapledurham Lock

Highlight • River

Mapledurham Lock is in fact on the south side of the River Thames in the village of Purley. It was built in the late 18th century with the current bigger upgrade built in 1908.

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3.22 km

View of the River Thames

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All along the south side of the Thames between Purley and Pangbourne there are gorgeous views across the water. There are often swans, geese and ducks swimming by too.

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3.63 km

This is a scenic riverside area located in the village of Pangbourne that features open green space popular for picnics. The meadow is a great place to stop and rest whilst travelling the Thames Path National Trail.

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4.06 km

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a picnic. Footpath so you need to walk the bike here.

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6.84 km

View of Mapledurham Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, very picturesque views of the countryside.

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9.59 km

Mapledurham House to Chazey Wood path

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An easy on the eye and on the feet segment between Mapledurham House and Chazey Wood. At the west end, you will first walk on tarmac on a very minor …

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21.6 km

Bottom Wood

Forest

25.4 km

The Greyhound

Highlight • Restaurant

Wonderful independent pub with guest ales, great food trucks and space in the garden for you and your bikes

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25.9 km

Whitchurch Bridge over the River Thames

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

8.93 km

3.61 km

2.34 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.78 km

6.09 km

3.60 km

2.32 km

775 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

31°C

14°C

7 %

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

Mapledurham Lock

View of the River Thames

Pangbourne Meadow

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

View of Mapledurham Countryside

Mapledurham House to Chazey Wood path

The Greyhound

Whitchurch Bridge over the River Thames

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