Douai Abbey – The Rowbarge loop from Beenham

Douai Abbey – The Rowbarge loop from Beenham

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Douai Abbey – The Rowbarge loop from Beenham

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31.9km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 6.38 km for 14 m

After 25.5 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.51 km

St Mary's Catholic Church, Upper Woolhampton

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s is of considerable historic interest as the only executed work in England by George Jonas Wigley, a significant figure in nineteenth century Catholic life and ecclesiology. While the …

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4.63 km

Douai Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice decent from here to Woolhampton, be careful at the bottom with the junction with A4. If coming from A4 you have a decent climb which starts off tough but eases the further up you go.

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6.40 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

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26.1 km

The Spring Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice and cosy rural pub, despite being on a main road this place offers some outdoor seating in the back which is a little better shielded from noise and traffic than the tables by its side.

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

3.17 km

954 m

429 m

Surfaces

28.4 km