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Compton Tower – Wilder's Folly loop from Berkshire

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Compton Tower – Wilder's Folly loop from Berkshire

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Compton Tower – Wilder's Folly loop from Berkshire

02:28

9.47km

70m

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 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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708 m

Wilder's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

It is said that Wilder's Folly was built as wild romantic gesture by the Reverend Henry Wilder. He lived at Sulham House, while Jane Thoyts, who he was trying to …

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5.15 km

Englefield Estate Entrance Gates

Highlight • Monument

Imposing gates to the Englefield Estate gardens (see also komoot.com/highlight/2791246).

The drive behind the gates is private, but the gardens are open to the public on Mondays - check opening times and find more information on the gardens here: englefieldestate.co.uk/the-estate/gardens-woodlands/gardens

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6.50 km

Theale High Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

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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6.87 km

The Bull Pub, Theale

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub on Theale High Street, this place is dog friendly and -even though it does not have a proper garden- it offers a few outdoor tables on the side …

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7.19 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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7.57 km

IKEA Reading

Highlight • Restaurant

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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9.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

2.51 km

2.19 km

2.18 km

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.95 km

2.71 km

554 m

202 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

1°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Compton Tower – Wilder's Folly loop from Berkshire

Compton Tower

Wilder's Folly

Englefield Estate Entrance Gates

Theale High Street

The Bull Pub, Theale

M4 Pedestrian and Cycle Overpass near Theale

IKEA Reading

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