GoringReading

Gorrea two
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

17km/11mi

Ascent

154m

Descent

145m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Goring and Reading.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Goring and Reading.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Other hazards (0)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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2X June 2021 by Ozgedrych
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Goring
Grid Ref SU6026380642
Lat / Lon 51.52149° / -1.13280°
Easting / Northing 460,263E / 180,642N
What3Words hawks.thickens.shrug
Reading
Grid Ref SU7150773750
Lat / Lon 51.45822° / -0.97216°
Easting / Northing 471,507E / 173,750N
What3Words goad.models.spends

Gorrea Two's land is

Arable 7.0%
Pasture 49.6%
Urban 36.8%
Woods 6.6%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Ross Wilkinson

09 May 2023 Spring

I walked this route, as part of following the Thames path from Reading to Goring in May 2023. After quite a bit of rain there are sections close to Goring that are a muddy and quite slippery so good grip is important. The section just out of Pangorne towards Goring that are particularly lovely.

  • Andrea Sim

    Andrea Sim

    10 Jul 2023

    We're trying to encourage the public to walk a particular route (in parts) to commemorate Victorian nature writer Richard Jefferies' 175th birthday, and your review of this Slow Way falls perfectly into it. Would we be able to use your photos and review on our social media, please? All contributions are fully credited, of course.

  • Ross Wilkinson

    Ross Wilkinson

    10 Jul 2023

    Thats fine Andrea

  • Ross Wilkinson

    Ross Wilkinson

    10 Jul 2023

    I have other photos of this section of my walk I could post if that were helpful

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Slow Ways Darren

15 Aug 2021 Summer

This is a wonderfully picturesque route following the Thames path from Goring to Reading (although we walked it in reverse). There's a lovely variety in the countryside with a lovely wooded section (that is quite narrow). I also agree that Pangbourne makes an ideal place to stop for lunch!.


Martin Ellis

11 Aug 2021 Summer

Goring to Reading (Gorrea 2) review.

A attractive Slow Way which follows a section of the Thames Path National Trail.

The route starts in Goring and heads south along the towpath as the river cuts through the Chilterns (The Goring Gap).

The towpath switches banks at a former ferry point, forcing the Thames Path away from the river on the approach into Whitchurch. The walk has a steep section here (Photo 1).

There are amenities in Whitchurch, and across the bridge in Pangbourne. The towpath continues on the south bank (Photo 2).

Unfortunately, the river bank after Mapledurham Lock is inaccessible, requiring some street walking (Photo 3). The route takes a footbridge over the railway to rejoin the Thames Path.

The walk into Reading stays by the river and is narrow in places (Photo 4).

  • Martin Ellis

    Martin Ellis

    15 Aug 2021

    I’d like to offer an alternative route between Whitchurch and Reading; perhaps instead of the road walking provided by Gorrea One. It’s actually a walk I make quite often and find it has more variety than Gorrea Two’s Thames Path.

    Leave Whitchurch by the Hardwick Road (SU636774). The Whitchurch brick labyrinth is on the right (SU640775). The road passes an alpaca farm, stud farm, and the Hardwick Estate. A footpath continues the route east to arrive at Mapledurham. This small village is famous as a film location and well worth a visit on an open day (see www.mapledurham.co.uk).

    Leave Mapledurham by the bridleway towards Park Farm (SU671769), and basically follow it all the way into Caversham (via The Warren). You emerge near the attractive Caversham Court Gardens (SU710748) and take the Caversham Bridge south into Reading.

    Hopefully I’ll be able to add this as an alternative route; in the meantime it’s here as an informal option. (Martin Ellis)

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Dotcron

11 Jun 2021 Spring

An excellent scenic journey.
Most of the route follows public footpaths along the river Thames.

The terrain is mostly uneven, with a couple of steep inclines between Whitchurch-on-Thames and Goring.

For those wanting to stop for a break midway, Pangbourne village has a variety of small shops, cafes and pubs.


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