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Garston Lock – Hosehill Lake loop from Theale

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Garston Lock – Hosehill Lake loop from Theale

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Garston Lock – Hosehill Lake loop from Theale

02:39

10.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.53 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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1.77 km

View of the Lake

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2.31 km

Cunning Man Route

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4.34 km

The Cunning Man

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With its waterside location, The Cunning Man is the ideal destination for a walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Plus, despite being so close to Reading, it has the …

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8.93 km

Hosehill Lake

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A nice 1mile circular walk around the lake, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal
bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/hosehill-lake
'A beautiful lake surrounded by meadows, ponds and sheltered reedbeds, a great place to watch time go by.'

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9.34 km

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

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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. …

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

3.11 km

1.24 km

175 m

156 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.87 km

1.55 km

778 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Garston Lock – Hosehill Lake loop from Theale

Garston Lock

View of the Lake

Cunning Man Route

The Cunning Man

Hosehill Lake

Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve

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