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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

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4.9

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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

04:04

53.0km

90m

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 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.63 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

17.6 km

Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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20.3 km

Theale Lake

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

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26.0 km

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

28.2 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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31.8 km

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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32.7 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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39.0 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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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

14.0 km

13.1 km

3.71 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

14.3 km

10.8 km

723 m

242 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

3°C

14 %

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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Newbury Racecourse

Swing Bridge

View of the Lake

Cunning Man Route

Theale Lake

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

Garston Lock

Kennet and Avon Towpath: Theale to Aldermaston Wharf

Kennet and Avon Canal

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