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South East England

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

Moderate

4.8

(14)

149

riders

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

03:31

49.8km

110m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 14.8 km for 15 m

After 17.5 km for 12 m

After 21.5 km for 14 m

After 22.3 km for 15 m

After 37.5 km for 15 m

After 38.3 km for 14 m

After 42.7 km for 12 m

After 45.5 km for 15 m

After 49.2 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.59 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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2

8.25 km

Theale Lake

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

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3

9.49 km

Cunning Man Route

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4

10.0 km

View of the Lake

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5

10.3 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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6

11.2 km

Kennet and Avon Towpath: Theale to Aldermaston Wharf

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The Kennet and Avon towpath between Theale and Aldermaston Wharf offers a serene section of traffic-free cycling passing by lakes, woodland, locks and narrow boats. At Aldermaston Wharf you'll pass …

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7

17.4 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

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The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then …

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23.9 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

9

47.6 km

Swing Bridge

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

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49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

13.8 km

8.51 km

5.46 km

3.66 km

1.87 km

Surfaces

23.2 km

17.9 km

7.56 km

709 m

292 m

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