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Arborfield And Newland

Barrett's Lane Ford – The Reading Room loop from Arborfield and Newland

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South East England

Arborfield And Newland

Barrett's Lane Ford – The Reading Room loop from Arborfield and Newland

Moderate

3.0

(1)

8

hikers

Barrett's Lane Ford – The Reading Room loop from Arborfield and Newland

02:00

7.83km

30m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.59 km

The Holt

Forest

2

2.87 km

Barrett's Lane Ford

Highlight • Natural

Shallow enough to cycle through.

Tip by

3

6.69 km

The Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

This Reading Room in Arborfield was opened in the late 19th century and, besides being a library and a place of study, sometimes served as a concert hall. It is currently a private residence.

Tip by

4

6.87 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Arborfield

Highlight • Other

Arborfield Church, St Bartholomew's makes a great place to pause on a hike. There are benches in the churchyard which feels like you are right in the countryside, rather than a stones throw from Reading.

Tip by

B

7.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

1.61 km

784 m

437 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.67 km

1.44 km

819 m

754 m

482 m

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