Sonning Bridge – Cycleway by Deadwater Ait loop from Windsor and Eton Central

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Sonning Bridge – Cycleway by Deadwater Ait loop from Windsor and Eton Central

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Sonning Bridge – Cycleway by Deadwater Ait loop from Windsor and Eton Central

02:47

48.1km

150m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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322 m

Firework Ait

Highlight • Forest

Wonderful piece of riverside that leads to Windsor Great Park if you follow the cycle route.

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674 m

Alexandra Gardens Riverside Park

Highlight • Parking

Along the river-front there are plenty of benches to sit, both by the river, by the road alongside the river, and in Alexandra Gardens. Lovely quiet spot to enjoy the swans and passing river traffic.

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6.69 km

Oversized Royal Head Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Right by the roadside, as long as you're not staring at your handlebars, is the most unexpected sight. A rather realistic but greatly oversized pair of recognisable royal heads, just …

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20.6 km

Waggon & Horses

Highlight • Other

After riding the riverside trail along the Loddon, the Waggon & Horses pub is a perfect place for a well-earned break. The pub offers a spacious back garden right beside …

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23.9 km

Sonning Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This grade II-listed bridge spans the River Thames above Shiplake Lock. Built from red bricks during the 18th century, it's a particularly picturesque bridge and has been much painted and …

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24.1 km

The French Horn

Highlight • Other

47.5 km

Hawker Hurricane Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Hawker Hurricane Memorial is a commemoration to the Polish pilot, Bolesław Własnowolski, who crashed here on 1 November 1940. An info board provides some extra detail on the tragic event.

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