The River Thames at Streatley – Riverside in Pangbourne loop from Compton

The River Thames at Streatley – Riverside in Pangbourne loop from Compton

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The River Thames at Streatley – Riverside in Pangbourne loop from Compton

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33.1km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Chilterns National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.34 km

Streatley Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Streatley Hill from Streatley is a short but savage climb, averaging 12% with ramps hitting 18%. The narrow residential road quickly heads up through trees, with smooth tarmac but little room to weave or recover. Hit it in your easiest gear from the start and stay seated to maintain traction on the steepest pitches. It’s over in less than half a kilometre, but every metre hurts. Nail this one, and you’ve ticked off one of Berkshire’s steepest ascents.

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8.94 km

The River Thames at Streatley

Highlight • River

Beautiful section of the River Thames

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9.00 km

The Bulleid Tap

Highlight • Rest Area

14.7 km

Riverside in Pangbourne

Highlight • River

Lots of cafes and a Co-Op.

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24.4 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Yattendon

Highlight • Historical Site

The present church at Yattendon was built in about 1450 by Sir John Norreys of Ockwells Manor & Yattendon Castle. He was the Master of the Wardrobe to King Henry VI and could well afford it.

He is remembered by small sculptures at the doorway and the Norreys arms in one of the windows (although this was the geometric arms adopted by his 17th century descendants, not the ravens that he used).

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The local architect, Alfred Waterhouse, added the porch and vestry in 1881 and the spire fifteen years later. He also heavily restored the rood screen. It just about retains some of the original 15th century woodwork. The staircase to the missing rood loft is a particularly fine example.

Yattendon Church is famous for the use of the Yattendon Hymnal which was edited by Waterhouse's son-in-law, Robert Bridges, the poet laureate, in 1899. It is a collection of ancient hymns designed for the use of a village choir and is considered a pioneering landmark in the history of texted English hymns.

The building has an interesting array of wall monuments, most of which are not listed in the Buildings of England.

Cit. berkshirehistory.com/churches/yattendon.html

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24.6 km

The Pantry Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe lots of choice from breakfast, cakes, and snacks. Garden seating where you can keep an eye on the bikes too.

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24.7 km

Royal Oak Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Great pizza and a beer (if you've earned it!)

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28.1 km

Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cyclists friendly cafe with really welcoming staff. The food on offer in the cafe and shop is excellent. The hosts couldn’t be more accommodating. Make sure you have plenty of space in your pockets for all of the food that you’ll want to take with you.

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