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South East England

Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Twyford

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Twyford

Moderate

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Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Twyford

03:30

51.2km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 23.1 km for 15 m

After 28.0 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.9 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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2

16.5 km

Theale Lake

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Wakeboarding and water skiing club at the lake's edge.

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3

17.8 km

Cunning Man Route

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4

18.3 km

View of the Lake

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5

18.6 km

Garston Lock

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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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6

25.6 km

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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28.0 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

8

30.1 km

Swing Bridge

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This bridge is operated by hand, i.e. muscle power

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9

45.1 km

View of Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake

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B

51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

15.5 km

6.45 km

4.06 km

3.45 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

13.9 km

10.4 km

1.63 km

995 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

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14°C

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