The Loddon and Wood of Eagles
Reading Walks Festival 2025
A beautiful walk including the River Loddon that quickly changes from urban to tranquil. Discover local history as well as fascinating flora and fauna.
Type of walk
Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
More detail
The bridge over the River Loddon where our walk begins, has been rebuilt many times and the walk will take you on a circular journey across what was the marshy floodplain for the Loddon and into newly established woodland and other wildlife habitat
The start and end of walk are close to The George Public House (toilets and refreshments). Dress for the weather.
Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
4km, approx. 2 hours / Medium / not wheelchair accessible / not family friendly
Ticket price
£3
About the walk leader
Grahame was the local Park Ranger for many years and co authored the walks book 'Walking through History' that this walk is crafted from. He is supported by other members of Earley Environmental Group.