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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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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
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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 - 6
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| 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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
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Accessibility
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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
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Terrain
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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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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
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
| Goring | |
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| 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 |
| Arable | 7.0% |
| Pasture | 49.6% |
| Urban | 36.8% |
| Woods | 6.6% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Ross Wilkinson
09 May 2023I 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.
Slow Ways Darren
15 Aug 2021This 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!.
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Martin Ellis
11 Aug 2021Goring 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).
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Martin Ellis
15 Aug 2021I’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 2021An 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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Andrea Sim
10 Jul 2023We'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
10 Jul 2023Thats fine Andrea
Ross Wilkinson
10 Jul 2023I have other photos of this section of my walk I could post if that were helpful
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