Slow Ways

The walking routes displayed here are Linear Walks, known as "Slow Ways". Unlike Circular walks, Linear Walks begin in one location, and end in another.

We try hard to make sure that all our walking routes keep you away from traffic as much as possible and are as direct as possible without missing any sights along the way.

Slow Ways from: Reading

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Reading to Henley via Dunsden Green & Caversham

The shortest route between Henley and Reading, approximately 3km (2 miles) shorter than routes involving the Thames Path.

Distance
Duration
13.5km (8.4 miles)
3.0 hours
HighlightsCaversham Park
Dunsden Green
Emmer Green
Highlands Park
Christchurch Meadows
Reading (Station)

Reading to Henley via Dunsden Green & Sonning

Distance
Duration
16.5km (10.3 miles)
3.7 hours
HighlightsCrowsley Park
Dunsden Green
Reading View
Highlands Park
King's Meadow
Reading (Station)
Thames Valley Park
Flowing Spring Pub
Sonning
Sonning Lock

Reading to Henley via Crowsley and Caversham

Probably the shortest, almost entirely, off-road route between Henley and Reading taking walkers out of Henley via Highlands Park, over Crowsley Park, then through Crowsley into Caversham and down into Reading via Balmore Park which provides walkers with an excellent view of Reading Town Centre from a distance.

Distance
Duration
13.4km (8.3 miles)
3.0 hours
HighlightsBalmore Park
Crowsley Park
Highlands Park
Christchurch Meadows
Reading (Station)

Reading to Henley via Shiplake and Sonning Thames Path

This is a very pleasant and simple route into Reading following the River Thames to Shiplake, Sonning and Thames Valley Park before heading inland along Kennetside and following the River Kennet all the way into Reading, ending at the Oracle Shopping Centre.

Distance
Duration
15km (9.3 miles)
3.3 hours
HighlightsMarsh Lock
Marsh Meadows
Mill Meadows
Oracle (Riverside)
River Kennet (Kennetside)
Thames Valley Park
Shiplake
Sonning
Sonning Lock