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South East England

Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Shinfield

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Shinfield

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5.0

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Theale Lake – Garston Lock loop from Shinfield

02:03

31.0km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 315 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.78 km

River Kennet Towpath: Burghfield to Reading

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The Kennet is a tributary of the River Thames, and features a lovely towpath section between Burghfield and Reading that forms part of NCN 4. It's a little narrow in …

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2

10.8 km

Theale Lake

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Wakeboarding and water skiing club at the lake's edge.

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12.0 km

Cunning Man Route

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4

12.6 km

View of the Lake

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5

12.8 km

Garston Lock

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This is a picturesque lock situated along the Kennett and Avon Canal on the western outskirts of Reading. On the other side of the lock is one of the Hosehill Lakes so you're granted great views in all directions.

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15.6 km

Kennet and Avon Towpath

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An easy way into Reading

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15.8 km

Swing Bridge

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This bridge is operated by hand, i.e. muscle power

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22.0 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

10.6 km

3.65 km

1.51 km

1.47 km

108 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.65 km

5.65 km

229 m

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