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Garston Lock – Theale Lake loop from Thatcham

Garston Lock – Theale Lake loop from Thatcham

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Garston Lock – Theale Lake 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

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 part of NCN Route 4 that travels from London to Fishguard. A considerable section of this route is on the Kennet & Avon Cycle Route using the canal towpath. Here the village of Woolhampton sits across the swing bridge, there is a lock, a nearby pub, and The Rowbarge Inn, which backs onto the canal.

Tip by

8.61 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

Tip by

11.0 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

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. The site also has over 168 species of birds such as Sand martins, Swallows, and Goosander.

Tip by

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

16.8 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.4 km

Cunning Man Route

Highlight • Trail

18.6 km

Theale Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

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 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

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

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

12°C

11 %

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Garston Lock – Theale Lake loop from Thatcham

Kennet and Avon Canal at Woolhampton

Aldermaston Wharf Tea Room

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

Garston Lock

View of the Lake

Cunning Man Route

Theale Lake

Kennet and Avon Canal

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