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Town Centre and Thames Park Trees

Reading Walks Festival 2024

    This walk starts and finishes near Reading Station but takes a meandering route linking the town to the River Thames. On the way we’ll discover some fascinating trees parks and hidden spaces.

    Key facts

    • Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
    • Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
    • On the way we’ll discover some fascinating trees parks and hidden spaces.
    • Medium difficulty / 5km / 2.5 hours
    • Start & finish point: Vastern Road roundabout by Bagnall Way
    • Clothing appropriate for the weather. Walking surfaces are all good.
    • Bring a drink and a snack as we'll stop for a break midway
    • No toilets
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Family friendly

    About the walk leader

    The walk is led by Adrian Lawson.

    "I have been involved with Reading’s trees and parks in one way or another for almost 40 years and have written about them extensively. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learnt with others."

    Getting there

    Meet point: Vastern Road roundabout https://what3words.com/libraries.ridge.assets

    We start 100 metres from the railway station and bus interchange on the Caversham/river side of the station, at the exit from the station multi storey car park. On corner of Bagnell Way and Vastern Road roundabout.