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Reading to Pangbourne via River Thames.

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Overview

Taking in Purley on Thames and Maple Durham Lock. No stiles and 1 small hill.

Saturday, 7 June 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71544 73768
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
what3words:
herds.drips.dance
Start time:
11:00 am

Reading Station North side/Caversham entrance. NOTE No direct trains from CJ to Reading. If travelling this way, you will need to take 8:58 from CJ to Virginia Water then a bus to Reading. OR make your way to Paddington (to Victoria then Westbound Circle Line) or Tram to Wimbledon then District Line to Paddington then 10:13 or 10:22 train to Reading OR Elizabeth Line from Farringdon 9:04 to Reading, arrives 10:15 or 9:34 arrives 10:34. This last route is all inside the Freedom Pass area.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 63250 76667
Nearest postcode:
RG8 7dy
what3words:
seat.lamppost.flaked
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Pangbourne Station. Change Reading or go to Paddington.

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