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Kennet and Avon Canal – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Aldermaston

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Padworth

Kennet and Avon Canal – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Aldermaston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Kennet and Avon Canal – Mapledurham Estate Bridleway loop from Aldermaston

03:05

52.1km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.4 km for 294 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

545 m

Kennet and Avon Canal

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The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then …

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2.97 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

3

7.54 km

Garston Lock

Highlight • Structure

This is a picturesque lock situated along the Kennett and Avon Canal on the western outskirts of Reading. On the other side of the lock is one of the Hosehill Lakes so you're granted great views in all directions.

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4

9.95 km

River Kennet Towpath: Burghfield to Reading

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The Kennet is a tributary of the River Thames, and features a lovely towpath section between Burghfield and Reading that forms part of NCN 4. It's a little narrow in …

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5

14.9 km

Kennet River and Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Path very narrow as you come out of Reading, go slow on the bends!

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16.0 km

St Giles's Mill Stream

Lake

7

19.2 km

Caversham Court Gardens

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If you are hiking in Caversham it is worth taking a trip to Caversham Court Gardens. Although relatively small, the riverside park is as beautiful as it is peaceful. There …

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8

19.2 km

Mapledurham Estate Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Start climbing St Peter’s Hill out of Caversham and then drop into The Warren.

Initially you tear down some dirty tarmac. Hold your nerve through the muddy bit, and wait …

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9

24.0 km

View of Mapledurham Countryside

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Lovely spot, very picturesque views of the countryside.

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10

28.5 km

Whitchurch Bridge over the River Thames

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The river Thames marks the boundary between Oxfordshire to the North and West Berkshire to the South a few miles either side of Pangbourne and is here crossed by the …

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52.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

13.5 km

7.34 km

7.22 km

5.00 km

829 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

13.3 km

12.1 km

5.76 km

845 m

624 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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