Caversham Bridge – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading West

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Caversham Bridge – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading West

Moderate

5.0

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Caversham Bridge – Christchurch Bridge loop from Reading West

01:52

30.0km

220m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.7 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.04 km

Caversham Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the gates that allows access to the Chilterns coming from Reading, this bridge can become quite congested with cars and the two lanes per travelling direction often require …

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8.31 km

Thatched-roof pub

Highlight • Pub

13.6 km

Greville Phillimore Memorial

Highlight • Monument

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greville_Phillimore

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13.7 km

The Chocolate Café

Highlight • Cafe

13.8 km

Henley-on-Thames: Riverside and Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Henley on Thames is a classy Oxfordshire town on the Thames, famous for its long rowing history, the famous Henley regatta and the equally excellent Henley Festival-all part of the …

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22.0 km

Loddon Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely brewery shop which also serve tea and coffee. A great place to stop if you are passing.

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27.3 km

Christchurch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Arguably the nicest bridge in Reading, not cars to worry about and a great view up and down the river, can get a bit slippy in winter

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27.7 km

Reading Bridge over the River Thames

Highlight • Monument

Walk a few steps from the busy Vastern Road and you'll pop out onto the river near Reading Bridge. From here you can enjoy a riverside walk in either direction. …

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