Kennet Meadows: Trees and Birdsong
Reading Walks Festival 2024
The Coley meadows have a rich biodiversity and a long history. This walk explores the area and links the Holy Brook and the Kennet and Avon canal, the Fobney island nature reserve and the Fobney water meadow. It can be muddy in places.
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Exercise - a healthy walk with some stopping points of interest. More walking/less talking
- Medium difficulty / 5km / 2.5 hours
- Start & finish point: The Brookmill
- Bring a drink and a snack and we’ll have a break mid walk
- No toilets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Family friendly
About the walk leader
The walk leader is Adrian Lawson
"I’ve been exploring these meadows and writing about them for almost 40 years. I take great delight in sharing what I’ve found in that time with people who are interested in this often overlooked area."
Getting there
Number 11 bus to Wensley Road. Secure cycle parking at the start / finish
Meet point: The Brookmill https://what3words.com/wedge.necks.album
