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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Compton Tower loop from Reading West

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Compton Tower loop from Reading West

Moderate

Southcote Lock Footbridge – Compton Tower loop from Reading West

04:34

17.6km

100m

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: May 13, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Devil's Dip

Forest

3.10 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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3.69 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

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At 87 miles in length, the Kennet & Avon Canal links Bristol to Reading. It is in part navigable canal and part Rivers; the Avon between Bristol and Bath, The …

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4.65 km

The Cunning Man

Highlight • Pub

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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9.39 km

Theale High Street

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The High Street in Theale is rich with restaurants, convenience stores, a bakery and there are a few pubs in the adjacent streets too.

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10.3 km

IKEA Reading

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I doubt you'll visit IKEA on your bike to buy flat-packed furniture (unless you're riding a cargo bike), but they also have a lot of small accessories you may be …

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11.4 km

Compton Tower

Highlight • Monument

17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

3.86 km

3.57 km

1.86 km

255 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

4.85 km

3.19 km

2.20 km

1.79 km

252 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

33°C

18°C

22 %

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Compton Tower loop from Reading West

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

The Cunning Man

Theale High Street

IKEA Reading

Compton Tower

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