University Heritage Trail - Earley Gate
Reading Walks Festival 2025
A walk around the Earley Gate area including the Harris Garden, the Wilderness and 'The Citadel.'
Type of walk
Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
More detail
The walk will take us from the entrance through the buildings to the Friends Bridge over the lake, then on through the Wilderness to the Harris Garden entrance, passing the site of Wilderness House, sadly now demolished, and returning via The Citadel, the purpose built war room built in the 1950s as a regional government outpost. No planned stops. The walk is over pathways and some rougher terrain so stout footwear is recommended.
Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
2.5 km, 2 hours / Medium / notwheelchair accessible / not family friendly
Ticket price
£3
About the walk leader
Chris is a former University employee and now a trustee of the Friends of the University.
