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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Fobney Island Weir loop from Holybrook

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Fobney Island Weir loop from Holybrook

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Fobney Island Weir loop from Holybrook

01:31

6.02km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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181 m

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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804 m

Burghfield Weir

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There's a small footpath just off the towpath that leads to the lake's edge near the weir (need to dismount to walk along the footpath)

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1.24 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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1.83 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

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narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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3.19 km

Fobney Lock

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3.20 km

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

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Just a stone's throw from the busy centre of Reading is Fobney Island Nature Reserve. It is an oasis of calm with trails on either side running along the River …

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3.24 km

Fobney Pumping Station and Lock

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4.06 km

Fobney Island Weir

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This is an intriguing sawtooth weir. Watching the water rush over the zig zag pattern is really captivating.

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6.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

1.02 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

996 m

193 m

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

16 %

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Fobney Island Weir loop from Holybrook

The Cunning Man

Burghfield Weir

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Fobney Lock

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

Fobney Pumping Station and Lock

Fobney Island Weir

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