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Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Reading Green Park

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Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Reading Green Park

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Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Reading Green Park

02:03

8.12km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Fobney Pumping Station and Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

2.30 km

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

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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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2.31 km

Fobney Lock

Highlight • Structure

2.74 km

Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.19 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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3.77 km

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

narrow bridge, have to carry bike over bridge

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4.37 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

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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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4.80 km

Burghfield Weir

Highlight • River

There's a small footpath just off the towpath that leads to the lake's edge near the weir (need to dismount to walk along the footpath)

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5.12 km

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.03 km

Englefield Lagoon

Lake

8.12 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

927 m

902 m

822 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.94 km

1.50 km

1.06 km

524 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

3°C

2 %

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Fobney Island Weir – Southcote Lock Footbridge loop from Reading Green Park

Fobney Pumping Station and Lock

Fobney Island Nature Reserve

Fobney Lock

Fobney Island Weir

Southcote Lock Footbridge

Kennet and Avon Canal Riverside Walk

Burghfield Weir

View of Burghfield Island Boat Club

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