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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Goring and Wallingford.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. 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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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (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)
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1.0% of the route is on roads (1)
1.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
10.0% of the route is paved (1)
15.0% of the route is muddy (1)
3.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
20.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Goring
Grid Ref
SU6026380642
Lat / Lon
51.52149° / -1.13280°
Easting / Northing
460,263E / 180,642N
What3Words
hawks.thickens.shrug
Wallingford
Grid Ref
SU6072189371
Lat / Lon
51.59992° / -1.12469°
Easting / Northing
460,721E / 189,371N
What3Words
cried.lyricist.recline
Gorwal One'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 |
Wallingford | |
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Grid Ref | SU6072189371 |
Lat / Lon | 51.59992° / -1.12469° |
Easting / Northing | 460,721E / 189,371N |
What3Words | cried.lyricist.recline |
Arable | 25.0% |
Pasture | 38.7% |
Urban | 36.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Derick Rethans
12 Feb 2023I walked this on a grey afternoon, from Wallingford to Goring. It had not rained much in the last week.
The route nearly exclusively follows the Thames Path. Most of the paths were fairly easy going, but there were muddy sections, and very muddy sections. This section of the Thames Path can be quite monotonous, and I think this section is probably the least interesting part.
Cholsey Marsh made for a nice photo though, and along this section there were quite a few snowdrops out, with the other side of the river sometimes showing large (and expensive) houses. At other sections, the cackle of geese was hard to miss, and quite loud at times.
One of my least favourite sections of the Thames Path is the "Moulsford" diversion. It starts just after crossing underneath the Moulsford Railway Bridge, and diverts you away from the Thames around a prep-school, and along the A329 which was too busy to be comfortably walking along. I hope at some point better access can be negotiated here, or perhaps the Thames Path can be relocated to the east side of the river instead.
I was quite pleased once I got to the Thames Path again, although it became even more muddy here, and I was sliding all about.
Closer towards Streatley and Goring more and larger houses appeared on the opposite side of the river. Just before crossing Goring Bridge, there is a little nature reserve which was quite pleasant, whereas the walk into and through town, except for the bridge across the Thames itself, was a bit of a drag.
I believe Gorwal 2 might be the nicer route.
Martin Ellis
27 Mar 2022Goring to Wallingford (Gorwal 1) review.
An enjoyable riverside walk which is essentially part of the Thames Path National Trail. The route is on the west bank of the river (see Gorwal 2 for the east side alternative).
From Goring Station, head to the Thames and cross the bridge. Turn right down Church Lane and across a field to the tow path. The riverside path was dry for my walk but can get muddy (Photo 1).
The route briefly leaves the river, joining a lane through Moulsford. After this, the towpath resumes. It passes under a brick viaduct and into the Cholsey Marsh Nature Reserve (Photo 2). This section of the Slow Way is attractive, but can get overgrown and muddy.
The walk into Wallingford stays with the Thames Path, ending in some street walking to the High Street.
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Ursula
28 Sep 2021A scenic and easy-to-navigate route following The Thames Path National Trail. I walked the route from Wallingford to Goring.
Mostly the path is alongside the riverbank with views to the opposite side and lots of opportunities to watch life on the river. There is a mix of tarmacked paths, smooth gravel tracks, grassy trail and some wooded paths with exposed tree roots. On a warm late-September day, all the paths were lovely and dry. There are a couple of gates along the way, no stiles but a short flight of steps.
At Moulsford, the Thames Path is routed alongside the A329 Reading Road for just over a km through the village. This is quite a busy road, fortunately with a pavement. Returning to the riverbank at the south end of Moulsford, the Beetle and Wedge Inn is conveniently placed if you fancy some refreshment. The Thames Path goes right through the outdoor seating area!
Just past the Beetle and Wedge, watch out for the ‘Egyptian House’ – one of several imposing properties with gardens to the river.
Arriving in Goring, there is an easy walk over the bridge into the town.
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