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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Tilehurst

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Tilehurst

Moderate

4.0

(1)

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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Tilehurst

02:54

48.6km

290m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 14.9 km for 15 m

After 17.4 km for 12 m

After 21.4 km for 14 m

After 22.2 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.19 km

Devil's Dip

Forest

5.41 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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5.47 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Path to Southcote Mill

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The Kennet and Avon Canal is 87 miles (140 km) long from Bristol to Reading. It is part canal and part river. Here there is a cracking section that runs …

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8.32 km

Theale Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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10.1 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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14.9 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

17.3 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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20.9 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 …

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23.8 km

Aldershot Water

Lake

42.6 km

M4 Pedestrian and Cycle Overpass near Theale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This shared-path overpass allows you to cross the M4 without having to go trough the nearby triple-lane roundabout and A4 stretch.

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44.6 km

Oliver's Copse

Forest

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.2 km

9.59 km

8.18 km

7.89 km

342 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

17.9 km

5.36 km

3.26 km

289 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

2°C

11 %

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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Tilehurst

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Kennet and Avon Canal Path to Southcote Mill

Theale Lake

View of the Lake

Garston Lock

Kennet and Avon Canal

Kennet and Avon Canal at Woolhampton

M4 Pedestrian and Cycle Overpass near Theale

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