Caversham Bridge – The Flower Pot Inn loop from Tilehurst

Caversham Bridge – The Flower Pot Inn loop from Tilehurst

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Caversham Bridge – The Flower Pot Inn loop from Tilehurst

02:09

48.4km

280m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 45 m

After 41.1 km for 7 m

After 48.4 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.18 km

Caversham Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the gates that allows access to the Chilterns coming from Reading, this bridge can become quite congested with cars and the two lanes per travelling direction often require …

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13.4 km

Bluebell Wood

Highlight • Forest

Bluebell wood on the right with access from footpath. Early May for best views

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14.2 km

Christ Church, Henley-on-Thames

Highlight • Other

This United Reformed Church building was opened in 1908.

Designed by Hampden W. Pratt, it is an impressive brick structure with yellow stone dressings, gothic-style tracery, and flamboyant Art Nouveau …

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22.6 km

The Flower Pot Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The old Flowerpot Inn is a well known pub and restaurant in Aston near Henley on Thames. With a large garden it is very popular, especially during the famous Henley …

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35.5 km

Sonning Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get busy but nothing moves as the traffic gets gridlocked to the bridge, easy to manoeuvre and skip past on a bike though. Some lovely historic buildings and great views further on by the Thames

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41.4 km

Banksy Mural at Reading Gaol

Highlight • Structure

Reading’s own Banksy as a tribute to Oscar Wilde who was detained in Reading Gaol. Art is now protected with a screen as it was vandalised shortly after Banksy created the work.

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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

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