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South East England

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

South East England

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

Moderate

7

riders

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Thatcham

02:16

40.4km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.16 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

2

4.54 km

Kennet and Avon Canal at Woolhampton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The River Kennet is a tributary of the River Thames and has a good towpath system in the main, but it can be a tad narrow in places. It forms …

Tip by

3

5.13 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

Tip by

11.0 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

5

15.2 km

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Covering 58 acres (23.5 ha) on the edge of Theale, Hosehill Lake is a lovely nature reserve. Here, you will find sprawling meadowland, wild Exmoor ponies grazing and colourful butterflies. …

Tip by

6

16.6 km

Garston Lock

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

7

16.8 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

17.4 km

Cunning Man Route

Highlight • Trail

9

18.6 km

Theale Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

10

31.8 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 …

Tip by

B

40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

10.9 km

7.98 km

7.33 km

1.32 km

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

17.1 km

5.21 km

660 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

78 %

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