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So the plan is to put the bike on the train and cycle back from Reading to Tedd on Sunday.


I don't know the path above Windsor really but I have checked all the maps and it is of course possible...

Question is has anyone done it and are they familiar with the path as in are they clear?
 
the reason we ended up buying a boat was because we used to regually cycle along the thames (because it would be pretty flat and therefore SWMBO wouldn't moan to much), so have covered quite a bit of it between Reading and Runnymede.
It was a few years back, but can't remember there being any major problems apart from the odd stile or kissing gate. The only place that was a bit annoying was at Culham Court (between Henley and Hurley), but that was because there was work going on, and the thames path diversion wasn't suited for bikes.
 
inlandnewbie said:
the reason we ended up buying a boat was because we used to regually cycle along the thames (because it would be pretty flat and therefore SWMBO wouldn't moan to much), so have covered quite a bit of it between Reading and Runnymede.
It was a few years back, but can't remember there being any major problems apart from the odd stile or kissing gate. The only place that was a bit annoying was at Culham Court (between Henley and Hurley), but that was because there was work going on, and the thames path diversion wasn't suited for bikes.
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Spot on, I can do the Runnymede down bit easy.

I wanted to do Henley but that means grabbing train from Paddington which is too difficult.

Twick to Reading is far easier.

Cheers
 
The answer is yes, as I've done most of it by bike with a mate regularly when I lived near Wargrave. The issue is, as already mentioned, there are do not cycle signs in abundance in certain areas. We used to mainly do it out of season, as many parts of the path are pretty narrow and muddy and bounded by hedges/vegetation on either side and if you meet the many walkers, you often need to stop or even get off and walk. You really need to get off and walk the bike when you get to Marsh lock as you approach Henley and go over the river on the walkways or you may well get abuse. Lovely ride though.
 
Locks are of course no cycling but most Thames paths are shared with priority going to pedestrians or should be ! If not I shall take the nearest road until back on river proper.

I am a considerate cyclist don't worry !

Thanks for the info its really the Reading to Maidenhead that I need to understand.

I will of course say hi if I pass anyone I shall be on a bright yellow bike.
 
BrendanS said:
That bit is pretty easy really, once you get from Station to river
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Which itself is simple: from the multistory carpark side of the station its less than 2 minutes to the river on a bike and you access the path by taking the steps down from Reading Bridge. From the front/main entrance, come out and around to the left, follow the road down to the roundabout then left under the railway, again giving access to Reading Bridge. Maximum 5 minutes.

This is at the start of the cut above Caversham Lock.
 
watson1959 said:
Which itself is simple: from the multistory carpark side of the station its less than 2 minutes to the river on a bike and you access the path by taking the steps down from Reading Bridge. From the front/main entrance, come out and around to the left, follow the road down to the roundabout then left under the railway, again giving access to Reading Bridge. Maximum 5 minutes.

This is at the start of the cut above Caversham Lock.
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Perfect, is there a Starbucks on the way!
 
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