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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Pangbourne

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Pangbourne

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Pangbourne

02:48

10.7km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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222 m

Pangbourne Village Sign

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Pangbourne has an ornate village sign, featuring Berhtwulf the King of Mercia (the Midlands) who obtained a grant of land (first official record of Pangbourne's existence) here from the Bishop …

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6.86 km

Mapledurham Lock

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Mapledurham Lock is in fact on the south side of the River Thames in the village of Purley. It was built in the late 18th century with the current bigger upgrade built in 1908.

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7.64 km

Riverside Picnic and Swimming Spot

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7.97 km

View of Hardwick House

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Across the river in Oxfordshire is a wonderful view of Hardwick House, supposedly the inspiration for Toad Hall, as illustrated by E H Shepard in Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in …

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8.69 km

View of the River Thames

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All along the south side of the Thames between Purley and Pangbourne there are gorgeous views across the water. There are often swans, geese and ducks swimming by too.

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9.71 km

This is a scenic riverside area located in the village of Pangbourne that features open green space popular for picnics. The meadow is a great place to stop and rest whilst travelling the Thames Path National Trail.

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10.1 km

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

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Perfect for a picnic. Footpath so you need to walk the bike here.

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

2.77 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

693 m

323 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.24 km

1.67 km

1.05 km

577 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

17°C

16 %

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Pangbourne

Pangbourne Village Sign

Mapledurham Lock

Riverside Picnic and Swimming Spot

View of Hardwick House

Boat House

View of the River Thames

Pangbourne Meadow

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

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