Balmore Walk and Sonning Eye

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Overview

An undulating walk approximately 10 miles long. Starting at Sonning Eye It takes us a little way along the Thames Path, towards Reading. We will cross the river and continue to Balmore Walk, then on to Emmer Green and Dunsden Farm. We then stop for at Loddon Brewery where lunch can be purchased. Before returning to Sonning.

Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There are two stiles, some road walking and a loo stop just past Cavendish lock.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 74915 76095
Nearest postcode:: RG4 6TP
what3words:: amber.gallons.goes

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking at Waterside Road outside Reading Sailing club.

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