The route from Goring to Whitchurch follows lanes to reach the Thames Path National Trail. There is an urban walk from Whitchurch, across the bridge and through Pangbourne. Despite the name, it is an attractive walk with minimal traffic (early afternoon) and a view down into the valley (Photo 3). The Slow Way follows the River Pang out of the village (Photo 5). Beenham has a break point at the Six Bells (Photo 8). The Slow Way follows the Kennel and Avon Canal towpath into Thatcham (Photo 12)....

Martin Ellis

A Slow Way which leaves Goring to join the Thames Path as far as Whitchurch. Unfortunately, this is by a former ferry point where the towpath switched to the south bank, so the Thames Path is a wooded track which leaves the river for the walk into Whitchurch (Photo 1). The Slow Way crosses the Thames via Caversham Bridge, and there is a short urban walk to finish at Reading train station....

Martin Ellis

Overall, a pleasant country route that rambles along a medley of fields, woodland trails and quiet country roads....

Ursula

It leaves town along a quiet lane for about a mile and a half (Photo 2). The Slow Way should descend to a footpath along the River Pang into Bradfield. Unfortunately, this is a private road with no access (Photo 3). I finally got to follow the River Pang (Photo 6). The Slow Way leaves the river for a zigzag series of footpaths across fields and through woods (Photos 7 & 8). The Slow Way follows the Kennel and Avon Canal towpath into Thatcham (Photo 13)....

Martin Ellis

I walked this route from Thatcham to Goring on an overcast day in December after a fairly wet autumn, so several footpaths were rather muddy, but all were still passable, and most roads near the route were quiet enough that it would be possible to divert around the worst sections if needed....

lpehinde

The steepest section is Streatley Hill outside of Goring. The Slow Way leaves Goring via the Thames bridge and there is a steep ascent of Streatley Hill, which gives great views back over the Goring Gap (Photo 1). Aldermaston Wharf to Goring (Aldgor 1) offers an alternative route to skirt the hill via Grim’s Ditch. The Slow Way passes the brewery (Photo 4) and crosses over the M4. I encountered some cows in the field west of the pub [SU548729] (Photo 5)....

Martin Ellis

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...

Ross Wilkinson

An enjoyable and mostly rural route through west Berkshire using quiet country lanes and footpaths, with lots of wildlife especially Bluebells in late April. Slightly too much walking on roads to justify a 5 star rating. Apart from the Red Lion pub at Upper Basildon no refreshment stops on route until Goring and Streatley....

Berkshire Walker

This section of the Thames Path can be quite monotonous, and I think this section is probably the least interesting part. 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....

Derick Rethans

Lovely route following part of the Ridgeway, with beautiful views of rolling countryside all around....

Sarah_Sarah29

An alternative to the Gorrea 2 route, which is identical between Goring and Whitchurch, following the attractive Thames Path National Trail. The Thames Path is then left for Pangbourne and from there a long pavement walk alongside the busy A309 into Reading....

Martin Ellis

Then there is a section of fields to cross, following by quite a long stretch on "quiet lane" roads, which were indeed very quiet, with only an occasional car....

Derick Rethans

Route is largely on quiet roads and not many footpaths.Follows Chiltern Way Extension in early part. Would be ok for wheels in the mid section. Several pubs on the route and quite easy to navigate....

Sandybay

East Ilsey to Goring (Easgor 1) review. Note: I walked from Goring to East Ilsey. The Slow Way leaves the Ridgeway at a crossroads, taking a grassy path towards the road into East Ilsey (Photo 3)....

Martin Ellis

Easy to walk and easy to follow route, with clear signage following the ridgeway through some pretty villages, past lovely churches and along a picturesque stretch of the Thames....

Liz

The steepest ascent is Streatley Hill at the Goring end. The Slow Way soon enters countryside (Photo 1) to arrive at an early break point at the Cottage Inn in Upper Bucklebury (Photo 2). From Yattendon, there’s a couple of miles of countryside and woods (Photo 6), followed by a gentle ascent up White Hill. The final stretch is a rather steep ascent up Streatley Hill (Photo 7). See Aldermaston Wharf to Goring (AldGor 1) for an alternative route into Goring; east along Grim’s Ditch. The summit of Streatley Hill has three grassy labyrinths to enjoy....

Martin Ellis

Nice start and end to route on well kept bridleways, rest of route on what were referred to as 'quiet lanes'. I wondered if they had been old drovers roads gradually upgraded as it was a largely straight line between the 2 river crossings. Not much traffic and some pleasant woodland walking....

Phil Edwards

Unless you need a quick and mainly paved route I would use Gorrea 2 that mostly follows the Thames Path between Goring and Reading....

Berkshire Walker

An enjoyable riverside walk which is essentially part of the Thames Path National Trail. The walk into Wallingford stays with the Thames Path, ending in some street walking to the High Street....

Martin Ellis

An enjoyable walk through the Goring Gap which is both part of the Thames Path and the Ridgeway National Trails. Gorwal 2 follows the east side of the river and is signposted the Ridgeway (the Thames Path is on the opposite bank – see Gorwal 1)....

Martin Ellis

This is a very pleasant route through woodland and quiet lanes, with only one instance of a steep incline. You ascend a rough woodland path (Photo 1) and then a tarmacked lane (Photo 2) into Woodcote. The final leg of the walk is through woods and along the Park and Prime Lane path & bridleway. For walkers interested in extended their route, I recommend adding a stretch of the Goring Heath woodland southeast of Woodcote....

Martin Ellis

A scenic and easy-to-navigate route following The Thames Path National Trail. At Moulsford, the Thames Path is routed alongside the A329 Reading Road for just over a km through the village....

Ursula

A pleasant route following The Ridgeway National Trail for roughly the first 9km, passing through the villages of South Stoke, North Stoke and Mongewell. Up to this point the River Thames is largely hidden from view by private gardens but a short walk through the village of South Stoke leads right to the riverbank....

Ursula

8km, the track becomes a quiet road and leads down past some houses and the golf club towards Streatley. There is no pavement until the road meets the busier Wantage Road at approx....

Ursula

Most of this section is pavements that run along main roads with one section along a main road with high speed vehicles....

rdbradley

A handy footpath runs south parallel to the road. The Red Lion is on the junction where the route turns south (Photo 3). A footpath leads south (Photo 8) across fields and a copse, to the road into Beenham. There was some road walking through Beenham (Photo 9). I would give the walk from Goring to Upper Basildon 5 stars, and the route as a whole one less for the amount of road walking thereafter....

Martin Ellis

Easgor One follows the Ridgeway across this beautiful part of Berkshire (although we walked this route in reverse)....

Slow Ways Darren

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!...

Slow Ways Darren

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....

Martin Ellis

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

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