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Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Midgham

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South East England

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Midgham

Moderate

4.9

(11)

30

riders

Theale Lake – Kennet and Avon Canal loop from Midgham

02:16

29.1km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 28.9 km for 203 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

6.25 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

2

8.33 km

Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is operated by hand, i.e. muscle power

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3

11.1 km

View of the Lake

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4

11.6 km

Cunning Man Route

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5

12.8 km

Theale Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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6

14.5 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

18.2 km

Garston Lock

Highlight • Structure

This is a picturesque lock situated along the Kennett and Avon Canal on the western outskirts of Reading. On the other side of the lock is one of the Hosehill Lakes so you're granted great views in all directions.

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8

19.1 km

Kennet and Avon Towpath: Theale to Aldermaston Wharf

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The Kennet and Avon towpath between Theale and Aldermaston Wharf offers a serene section of traffic-free cycling passing by lakes, woodland, locks and narrow boats. At Aldermaston Wharf you'll pass …

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9

25.3 km

Kennet and Avon Canal

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The Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140 km) from the River Avon in Bath to Reading and the River Thames. It was completed in 1810 and then …

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B

29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.36 km

6.64 km

1.34 km

599 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

7.39 km

6.49 km

758 m

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