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South East England

Southcote Lock Footbridge – Theale Lake loop from Berkshire

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Southcote Lock Footbridge – Theale Lake loop from Berkshire

Moderate

3

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Southcote Lock Footbridge – Theale Lake loop from Berkshire

03:04

12.0km

40m

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 7, 2026

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After 6.09 km for 131 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.60 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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2

5.10 km

Swans on the Waterway

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3

5.19 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 Kennet at Newbury and the Thames in Reading. It's a peaceful place for a walk, just a short distance from Reading Town Centre.

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4

5.84 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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5

6.15 km

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 air of a country pub. It takes its name from the story of a local man who was considered a wizard.

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6

6.92 km

Bench With a View of the Gravel Pit

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Make time to stop and listen to the birds enjoying the gravel pit

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7

7.65 km

Theale Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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8

8.88 km

Cunning Man Route

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B

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

3.99 km

3.09 km

407 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

3.49 km

1.42 km

1.37 km

955 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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