West of Reading Green and Blue Walk
Reading Walks Festival 2024
The walk links the River Thames towpath, Arthur Newbery Park, McIlroy Park, Lousehill Copse, Prospect Park and the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. I set myself the challenge of devising a walk within Reading Borough that was off-road for as much as possible. The route illustrates how Reading, which is considered a highly urban area, has many green spaces and blue routes by water. There are places of interest along the route. There is also access to Reading Transport bus routes in several places in case anyone needs to shorten their walk.
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Exercise - a healthy walk with some stopping points of interest. More walking/less talking
- Hard difficulty/ 20 km / 5 hours
- Start: The Three Guineas, Reading Railway Station. Finish: Oracle Riverside
- Good footwear with grip, walking boots or trail shoes
- Snacks and drink needed for during the walk.
- There are many places for refreshment at the end of the walk.
- Toilets in Prospect Park
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not family friendly
About the walk leader
Kathy Tytler is the walk leader.
"I am a long distance walker and trail runner and have been planning local routes for my own use and to lead groups of friends. I like to investigate paths and routes around Reading and to seek out interesting places."
Getting there
Meet point: The Three Guineas, Reading Railway Station https://what3words.com/lakes.dizzy.safely
Start and Finish are in Reading Town Centre with easy access to bus routes and Reading Railway Station.
