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South East England

Garston Lock – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

South East England

Garston Lock – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

Easy

6

riders

Garston Lock – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

01:58

31.7km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

2

4.54 km

Kennet and Avon Canal at Woolhampton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The River Kennet is a tributary of the River Thames and has a good towpath system in the main, but it can be a tad narrow in places. It forms …

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3

5.13 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

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4

8.61 km

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Superb tearooms, the latte and coffee cake were delicious and very welcome. Outside tap to fill up water bottle. Toilet very clean

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11.0 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

6

13.1 km

Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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7

15.8 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

16.1 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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9

23.1 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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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B

31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

9.41 km

6.07 km

551 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

8.40 km

2.83 km

807 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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15°C

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