ReadingWoodley

Reawoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

40m

Descent

28m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Reading and Woodley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Reading and Woodley.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Verified route

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

What is this route like?

Surveys are submitted by fellow users of this website and show what you might expect from this Slow Ways route. Scroll down the page to read more detailed 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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

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)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Maybe present Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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

Narrowest part of path: no data

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.

1.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

95.0% of the route is paved (1)

3.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X March 2022 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Reading
Grid Ref SU7150773750
Lat / Lon 51.45822° / -0.97216°
Easting / Northing 471,507E / 173,750N
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Woodley
Grid Ref SU7609873313
Lat / Lon 51.45370° / -0.90619°
Easting / Northing 476,098E / 173,313N
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Reawoo One's land is

Green urban 5.5%
Pasture 6.7%
Urban 81.8%
Water 5.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Oliver Dungey

05 Mar 2022 Winter

This is a great choice of route, a pragmatic selection for getting there quickly, decent scenery and quiet roads. I disagree with other peoples opinions that its not the prettiest route, there aren't any real improvements you can make without walking miles for the sake of it.


GrahamT

26 Oct 2021 Autumn

The route is not the most scenic overall, but has some nice sections and it's very easy to extend further along the river (it connects to the Thames Path) or explore nearby areas. Also very easy to extend around alternative streets in the urban areas if you wish.

Mostly paved, a short section of grassy trail just beyond Wokingham Watersports Centre but it's easy to use the adjacent road if needed (go through the Watersport Centre car park).

Following this specific route may take you up & down some steps for a bridge across the canal (River Kennet) near Reading town centre. If you need step-free access, there are alternative crossings very close by which are step-free, for example Duke Street which has a slope down to the canal-side path.

At the Woodley end of this section, I highly recommend visiting the nearby Woodley South Lake, a short extension to the route.


Berkshire Walker

03 Aug 2021 Summer

A mostly car free and surprisingly green route using the riverside paths along the Kennet and Thames. It starts from Reading Station and passes Reading Museum and the historic Abbey Quarter before an interesting urban walk beside the Kennet and Avon canal, past Blake's Lock before joining the Thames Path at Kennetmouth. There is a pleasant walk through Thames Valley Park before a more suburban and less interesting section, mostly on residential streets through Earley and Woodley, before finishing at the small pedestrianised Woodley town centre.


Martin Ellis

21 Jul 2021 (edited 23 Jun 2022) Summer

Reading to Woodley (Reawoo 1) review.

This straightforward walk has little interest, in my opinion, beyond providing a link between the Slow Ways nodes of Reading and Woodley. The short stretch of Thames Path is pleasant but would be enjoyed more as part of a walk into Sonning or Henley.

The route from Reading Station follows the Kennet side to the Thames. See the Reading to Twyford (Reatwy 1) route for an alternate path which takes in Forbury Gardens and the abbey ruins.

Once the route leaves the Thames Path it is street walking the rest of the way into Woodley. These are paved roads with the exception of a footpath by Bulmerche Park (Photo 1).

The route ends at a car park with bus stops and plenty of amenities at the nearby Woodley shopping precinct.


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