Sonning Bridge – Sonning Lock loop from Reading

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Sonning Bridge – Sonning Lock loop from Reading

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Sonning Bridge – Sonning Lock loop from Reading

02:18

21.3km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.75 km

Sonning Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This grade II-listed bridge spans the River Thames above Shiplake Lock. Built from red bricks during the 18th century, it's a particularly picturesque bridge and has been much painted and photographed.

There's most likely been a bridge on the site since at least the 12th century and this iteration replaced a 16th-century wooden bridge.

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4.89 km

The Mill at Sonning — Theatre & Restaurant

Highlight • Structure

Old Sonning Mill, now a theatre. Good cafe stop also

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4.99 km

Shiplake–Sonning Path

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

13.5 km

Shiplake Boathouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Old style boathouse from the college.

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15.2 km

Thames Path

Highlight • Cycleway

quite bumpy, but doable on a gravel bike

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17.4 km

Sonning Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Sonning Lock is a lock and associated weir situated on the River Thames at the village of Sonning near Reading, Berkshire, England. The first lock was built by the Thames Navigation Commission in 1773 and it has been rebuilt three times since then.

Great cafe next to the lock house to stop and fill up on your walk.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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