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South East England

Kennet and Avon Canal – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Kennet and Avon Canal – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

Easy

5.0

(2)

13

riders

Kennet and Avon Canal – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Theale

01:20

16.4km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 623 m for 17 m

After 4.27 km for 15 m

After 6.99 km for 12 m

After 9.60 km for 12 m

After 12.2 km for 15 m

After 15.8 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

651 m

Kennet and Avon Towpath: Theale to Aldermaston Wharf

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 by the Kennet & Avon Visitors' Centre where you can learn more about this historic canal and enjoy a slice of cake at its tearoom.

Tip by

2

6.90 km

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Superb tearooms, the latte and coffee cake were delicious and very welcome. Outside tap to fill up water bottle. Toilet very clean

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3

6.90 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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 repaired between 1960 and 1990 after falling into disrepair due to the railways.

Today it's almost completely leisure use with a brilliant tow-path running almost the entire length, perfect for car free miles of flat riding.

Tip by

4

8.30 km

Frouds Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5

11.3 km

Canal Parking

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

6

14.0 km

Kennet and Avon Towpath

Highlight • Trail

An easy way into Reading

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7

14.2 km

Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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8

14.6 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

B

16.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

5.11 km

1.93 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.53 km

2.28 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 19 July

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7°C

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