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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Clayfield Copse

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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Clayfield Copse

Moderate

5.0

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126

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River Thames – Christchurch Bridge loop from Clayfield Copse

01:25

13.6km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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3.03 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. It was built in 1923 using a revolutionary new material, reinforced concrete. At the time, it was the longest single span concrete bridge in the country.

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3.09 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 the North Sea, passing pretty towns and the centre of London. The river is the only river in Europe to have a trail following its entire length. Along the way, you can enjoy three areas of outstanding natural beauty, 45 locks, wildlife, and many restaurants.

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4.29 km

Coal Woodland

Forest

4.67 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. This was primarily intended to take barge towing horses across the Kennet. Because of its shape it became popularly known as the Horseshoe Bridge, now being much used by walkers and cyclists. It has recently undertaken a major restore.

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