Sonning Bridge – Playhatch Climb loop from Earley

Sonning Bridge – Playhatch Climb loop from Earley

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4.5

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Sonning Bridge – Playhatch Climb loop from Earley

01:41

40.0km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.05 km

Sonning Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get busy but nothing moves as the traffic gets gridlocked to the bridge, easy to manoeuvre and skip past on a bike though. Some lovely historic buildings and great views further on by the Thames

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5.59 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 …

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7.62 km

Playhatch Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb from Playhatch to Dunsden Green and plenty time to catch your breath back whilst enjoying the scenery on relatively traffic free roads

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12.2 km

Peppard Hill (North)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very short climb. It’s a fairly big road with a bit of traffic.

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23.0 km

Nice quiet lanes away from traffic connecting Henley with Sonning.

There is some climbing to be done (clue is in the name) but it isn't terrible and it's not too long, so definitely worth choosing over the main roads.

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23.7 km

Crowsley Park Woods

Forest

28.3 km

Bluebell Wood

Highlight • Forest

Bluebell wood on the right with access from footpath. Early May for best views

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30.5 km

Binfield Heath Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Binfield Heath Church (also known as Binfield Heath Chapel) is an independent evangelical church. It was built in 1835 for the Congregationalists as the village of Binfield Heath was growing …

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