Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

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Mapledurham Lock – View of the River Thames loop from Purley on Thames

03:22

30.8km

240m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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782 m

Mapledurham Lock

Highlight • River

Mapledurham Lock is in fact on the south side of the River Thames in the village of Purley. It was built in the late 18th century with the current bigger upgrade built in 1908.

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3.22 km

View of the River Thames

Highlight • Viewpoint

All along the south side of the Thames between Purley and Pangbourne there are gorgeous views across the water. There are often swans, geese and ducks swimming by too.

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3.63 km

This is a scenic riverside area located in the village of Pangbourne that features open green space popular for picnics. The meadow is a great place to stop and rest whilst travelling the Thames Path National Trail.

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4.06 km

Thameside Meadow at Pangbourne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a picnic. Footpath so you need to walk the bike here.

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4.39 km

Whitchurch Bridge over the River Thames

Highlight • Historical Site

The river Thames marks the boundary between Oxfordshire to the North and West Berkshire to the South a few miles either side of Pangbourne and is here crossed by the …

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6.83 km

View of Mapledurham Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, very picturesque views of the countryside.

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9.58 km

Mapledurham House to Chazey Wood path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

An easy on the eye and on the feet segment between Mapledurham House and Chazey Wood. At the west end, you will first walk on tarmac on a very minor …

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