Riverside Rides
Route NCN5 alongside the Thames at King's
Meadow
L5 - from Central
Reading take the R3 to the east along the Kennetside
cycleway and pick up the NCN4 to Kennetmouth where NCN5 begins.
Cross the historic Horseshoe Bridge and follow NCN5 along the
Thames towpath and through King's Meadow to Caversham Lock. Take
care crossing the river using Reading Bridge and join NCN4/R40
along the north bank of the river through Christchurch Meadows to
Caversham Bridge. Cross back to the south bank and join the Thames
Promenade beneath the bridge. Continue west alongside the Thames to
Scours Lane. At the junction join R5 to return to central
Reading.
Approximate Length: 6.5 miles
L6 - from Tilehurst
Station follow R5 toward Reading as far as Scours
Lane. Turn left down Scours Lane and onto the Thames Towpath to
Caversham Bridge. Cross the Bridge to the north bank following R40
to Reading Bridge (private access prevents cycling on the southern
side of the Thames between the two bridges). Pick up NCN5 through
King's Meadow to Kennetmouth, crossing the Horseshoe Bridge. Take
NCN4/R3 along the Kennet into Central Reading. You can stop off in
The Oracle or the town centre for refreshment or continue on R1 or
NCN4 along the Kennet to Rose Kiln Lane, turning with the canal and
NCN4 through Kennet Meadows to Southcote Lock. Cross the water at
the lock system and take the path north to Circuit Lane using R6 to
Prospect Park. Join R50 and turn left onto Cockney Hill then
continue to Tilehurst Triangle. From here join the quiet route
along Westwood Road then it's downhill all the way on
Oak Tree Road to return to Tilehurst Station.
Approximate Length: 11 miles