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Reading Abbey Ruins – Fobney Island Weir loop from Reading Green Park

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Reading Abbey Ruins – Fobney Island Weir loop from Reading Green Park

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Reading Abbey Ruins – Fobney Island Weir loop from Reading Green Park

07:19

28.6km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.69 km

Market Place and Simeon Monument, Reading

Highlight • Monument

The tower of the corn exchange is about the only remarkable building. In the market house restaurant/hotel you can have dinner in the old vault downstairs or on the rooftop terrace (though both can be pretty crowded/noisy).

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5.80 km

St Laurence's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

6.26 km

Reading Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Quite scenic church ruin like you often find in Ireland - here in the middle of town.

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7.00 km

The Oracle Riverside, Reading

Highlight • River

Riverside walk with many shops and restaurants.

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9.95 km

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Just a stone's throw from the busy centre of Reading is Fobney Island Nature Reserve. It is an oasis of calm with trails on either side running along the River …

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10.5 km

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.0 km

Fobney Island Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.6 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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12.2 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

At 87 miles in length, the Kennet & Avon Canal links Bristol to Reading. It is in part navigable canal and part Rivers; the Avon between Bristol and Bath, The …

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17.6 km

Hosehill Lake

Lake

28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

7.11 km

2.57 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

12.5 km

6.01 km

4.16 km

3.40 km

1.94 km

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

24°C

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Reading Abbey Ruins – Fobney Island Weir loop from Reading Green Park

Market Place and Simeon Monument, Reading

St Laurence's Church

Reading Abbey Ruins

The Oracle Riverside, Reading

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

Fobney Island Weir

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

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