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A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

An evening walk from Reading along the Kennet and Avon Canal to the Cunning Man.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Thursday, 8 August 2024
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

The walk will head out to join the Kennet and Avon Canal by the Oracle before following it out of the Reading suburbs into the countryside south of Reading.

After passing a lock halfway and the Fobney Island Nature Reserve we will pass the many boats moored alongside the canal before reaching the Cunning Man riverside pub.

Travel details

By public transport

Reading is easily reached by many train and bus routes for the start of the walk. Reading Buses route 2 runs hourly at 48mins past each hour from outside the Cunning Man to Central Reading, to get back at the end of the walk.

By car

Multiple car parks are available in Reading town centre, where charges will apply. As this is a linear walk, you will need to take a bus back into Reading at the end.

Notes

  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71497 73792
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
what3words:
loyal.using.cones
Start time:
6:30 pm

Reading Station (outside the Three Guineas pub)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 68037 70696
Nearest postcode:
RG30 3RB
what3words:
down.deflection.happen
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm

The Cunning Man pub, Burghfield Road

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