Overview
Meet at the Maiwand Lion in Forbury gardens, nearest Post Code RG1 3BB for a short circular 2.8 mile walk through the Reading Abbey ruins & past the old Goal. No stiles. Along the Kennet we pass Blakes Lock & look for signs of Reading’s industrial past, along the river to the junction with the River Thames, across the Horseshoe Bridge & back along the Thames Path, past the Lido. Possible walk across the weir to see the new Hydro on View Island, on to Reading Bridge & return to the start. NOTE START TIME OF 10:45
Saturday, 13 April 2024
- Start time:
- 10:45 am
- Estimated finish time:
- 12:15 pm
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Distance:
- 4.5km / 2.8mi
- Ascent:
- N/A
- Type:
- circular