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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading

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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading

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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading

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11.0km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.23 km for 85 m

After 4.82 km for 155 m

After 6.29 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Hills Meadow

Highlight • Cycleway

beautiful place to ride with children 💕

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3.27 km

Horseshoe Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

At Kennet Mouth, the point where the River Kennet finally meets the Thames, a bridge was built by Brunel alongside the bridge carrying his Great Western Railway over the Kennet. …

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7.78 km

River Thames

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perhaps the UK's most famous river, the River Thames is the finish point of the Severn and Thames Way. The river flows 210 miles (338 km) from the Cotswolds to …

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7.84 km

Reading Bridge over the River Thames

Highlight • Monument

Walk a few steps from the busy Vastern Road and you'll pop out onto the river near Reading Bridge. From here you can enjoy a riverside walk in either direction. …

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8.30 km

Christchurch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Arguably the nicest bridge in Reading, not cars to worry about and a great view up and down the river, can get a bit slippy in winter

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

1.83 km

1.03 km

697 m

150 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

200 m

130 m

128 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading

Hills Meadow

Horseshoe Bridge

River Thames

Reading Bridge over the River Thames

Christchurch Bridge

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