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Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Berkshire

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Reading

Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Berkshire

Easy

4.1

(8)

12

riders

Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Berkshire

00:48

13.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.33 km for 137 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.09 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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2

2.40 km

The Cunning Man

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With its waterside location, The Cunning Man is the ideal destination for a walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Plus, despite being so close to Reading, it has the …

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3

5.94 km

Reading Green Park Railway Station

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A new station in south Reading on the Reading-Basingstoke line. 2 trains/hour.
It's the same price to travel here from Wokingham or Crowthone as Reading (General).

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4

10.6 km

Fobney Pumping Station and Lock

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5

10.6 km

Fobney Lock

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6

11.1 km

Bird Hide Overlooking River

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7

11.4 km

Fobney Island Weir

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This is an intriguing sawtooth weir. Watching the water rush over the zig zag pattern is really captivating.

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8

12.0 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

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narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

2.87 km

2.03 km

1.07 km

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.35 km

2.62 km

646 m

215 m

171 m

137 m

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Wednesday 6 May

16°C

3°C

11 %

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