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Shinfield

The Reading Room – Barrett's Lane Ford loop from Whitley Wood

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Shinfield

The Reading Room – Barrett's Lane Ford loop from Whitley Wood

Moderate

3.0

(1)

7

hikers

The Reading Room – Barrett's Lane Ford loop from Whitley Wood

02:37

10.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

72 m

Urth Valley Science

Highlight • Structure

With a little bit of science (to comply to the rules) and lots of cinema related activities.

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2

1.40 km

River Crossing

Highlight • Trail

3

1.44 km

Come and see it when there’s been heavy rain.

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4

2.74 km

Arborfield Church, St Bartholomew's makes a great place to pause on a hike. There are benches in the churchyard which feels like you are right in the countryside, rather than a stones throw from Reading.

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5

2.93 km

The Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

This Reading Room in Arborfield was opened in the late 19th century and, besides being a library and a place of study, sometimes served as a concert hall. It is currently a private residence.

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4.53 km

The Holt

Forest

7

6.75 km

Barrett's Lane Ford

Highlight • Natural

Shallow enough to cycle through.

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B

10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

1.14 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

3.03 km

1.71 km

1.00 km

897 m

425 m

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

14°C

76 %

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