Ipsden Wood loop from Reading

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Ipsden Wood loop from Reading

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Ipsden Wood loop from Reading

02:25

39.2km

390m

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: August 23, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.82 km

St John the Baptist Church, Kidmore End

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely church in the pretty village of Kidmore End, St John the Baptist was first listed in 1852. Built in an early English style, it has many decorative details …

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9.44 km

Quiet Lane to Checkendon and Hook End

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet country lanes through the Chilterns landscape between Sonning Common and Woodcote.

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26.1 km

Round Shaw

Forest

27.8 km

St John the Evangelist Church, Stoke Row

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of St John the Evangelist, Stoke Row, was consecrated on the 19th October 1848.

The building is a beautiful example of simple Victorian architecture. The rectangular floor space …

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28.0 km

Maharajah's Well and the Golden Elephant Statue

Highlight • Monument

A gilded elephant stands on top of the cast iron machinery of this unique Victorian well at Stoke Row, Oxfordshire, an amazing gift from an Indian prince.

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28.8 km

Basset Wood

Forest

29.7 km

Ipsden Wood

Highlight • Forest

The road here is hugged by beautiful woodland. You'll ride through ancient forests such as Ipsden Heath and Rumerhedge Woods. The trees offer great shade in summer and you'll spot flashes of blue in spring when the bluebells bloom.

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30.0 km