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

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

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4.0

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

00:55

8.81km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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 19, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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4.77 km

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

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

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5.19 km

Pangbourne Meadow

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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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5.27 km

Bumpy Section of Thames Path Near Pangbourne

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Not so fun on the rigid bike when it's dry and bumpy

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5.61 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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6.21 km

Boat House

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6.93 km

View of Hardwick House

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Across the river in Oxfordshire is a wonderful view of Hardwick House, supposedly the inspiration for Toad Hall, as illustrated by E H Shepard in Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in …

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7.26 km

Riverside Picnic and Swimming Spot

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8.04 km

Mapledurham Lock

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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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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

1.69 km

1.60 km

921 m

384 m

377 m

196 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.63 km

1.70 km

474 m

375 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

24°C

16°C

42 %

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

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

Pangbourne Meadow

Bumpy Section of Thames Path Near Pangbourne

View of the River Thames

Boat House

View of Hardwick House

Riverside Picnic and Swimming Spot

Mapledurham Lock

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