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West London Group

We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk to explore the riversides and countryside  near Reading. Starting from the station, the walk will be along the Kennet and Avon canal, viewing Reading Gaol on the way, returning via the Old Coley Branch Line and alongside Holy Brook back to Reading Town Centre. 

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic lunch, but stops will be made for tea and coffee en route.

Either take the Elizabeth Line departing Paddington at 9.17am, Ealing Broadway at 9.26am arriving Reading at 10.12am, or take the GWR service departing Paddington at 9.48am arriving Reading at 10.11am. Please meet on the overbridge within Reading Station by the stairway from Platform 8/9.

There are no significant hills on this walk, but some paths may be muddy after heavy rain.

 

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71504 73836
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LY
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Start time:
10:15 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking