Kennet & Southcote

A circular walk through varied environments south west of the town centre - canalside, meadows, parkland and urban streets, with some historic locations.    

Type of Walk
Healthy exercise - more walking/less talking

More detail
A 9km walk from the town centre, along the Kennet and Avon canal to Southcote Mill, across Southcote Meadows, then on to Prospect Park and west Reading. On this walk you will enjoy views along the canal, be close to nature at Fobney wetland reserve and Southcote Meadows, and walk across historic Prospect Park, before heading back into town.    

Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
9 km / 5.5 miles / 2.5 hours / medium / not wheelchair accessible

Ticket price
£3

About the walk leader
Steve Vale is Reading born and bred, has lived in the town for most of his life and is an experienced walk leader with Loddon Valley Ramblers. He has led walks for the Reading Walks Festival for the past 3 years.    

Getting there
Outside Three Guineas Public House, Reading Station forecourt. Train and most Reading Buses routes. 
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