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South East England

South Oxfordshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Wilder's Folly loop from Tilehurst

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

South Oxfordshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Wilder's Folly loop from Tilehurst

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Kennet and Avon Canal – Wilder's Folly loop from Tilehurst

02:53

41.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 19.6 km for 14 m

After 22.9 km for 12 m

After 25.5 km for 15 m

After 30.0 km for 17 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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23.0 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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2

23.0 km

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Superb tearooms, the latte and coffee cake were delicious and very welcome. Outside tap to fill up water bottle. Toilet very clean

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3

24.6 km

Canal Parking

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

4

27.3 km

Kennet and Avon Towpath

Highlight • Trail

An easy way into Reading

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5

27.5 km

Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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6

29.6 km

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Covering 58 acres (23.5 ha) on the edge of Theale, Hosehill Lake is a lovely nature reserve. Here, you will find sprawling meadowland, wild Exmoor ponies grazing and colourful butterflies. …

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7

33.0 km

Wilder's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

7.62 km

4.95 km

4.04 km

3.09 km

2.53 km

Surfaces

23.9 km

9.43 km

5.55 km

1.92 km

291 m

289 m

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