Reading to Goring, 11 miles, easy/moderate

Calendar

When:

March 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

2024-03-29T10:00:00+00:00

2024-03-29T16:00:00+00:00

Where:

Reading Station (north entrance)
Reading RG1 8AL
UK

Contact:

Dave

Walk

easy/moderate Linear medium pace public transport Walk

A nice walk down the alternative Thames Path from Reading to Goring with a 7 mile option to Pangbourne.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Walk details

The walk starts at Reading Station north entrance and proceeds via Caversham to Mapledurham. It then continues onto Whitchurch-on-Thames and a stop at the Greyhound for a drink. There is an option here to head to Pangbourne station for a shorter walk. We’ll then continue on the actual Thames Path into Goring.

Travel details

By public transport

Starts from Reading Station, which has train and bus connections from many directions.

By car

Various car parks available in Reading Town Centre, where charges will apply. As the walk is linear, you’ll need to take a train back at the end of the walk.

Alternatively, park at the end of the walk in Goring (or Pangbourne if doing the shorter option) and take a train to Reading for the start.

Notes

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.