Local Attractions to Visit on Walks Near Reading

Places of interest in the vicinity of each walk are listed. The National Trust properties, Beale Park and Windsor Castle are worth separate excursions. Click here to skip to the attractions near parts of the Thames Valley Circular Walk.

Walk Around Reading 1: Windsor to Ascot

Windsor Castle Lower Ward
(© Petr.noha) / CC BY 3.0

Windsor Castle

Open daily except when being used for state ceremonies. The semi-state rooms are open in the winter months.

The Savill Garden (also on Walk 15: Martin's Heron to Ascot)

Informal lakeside gardens, mainly rhododendrons and azaleas. Open all year.

Walk Around Reading 2: Bourne End to Windsor

Dorney Lake

Cliveden

The gardens of the Italianate mansion have restricted opening but the woodland and riverside walks are open all year.

Dorney Lake

Venue for the 2012 Olympic rowing events. The park and arboretum are open to the general public on most days.

Walk Around Reading 3: Bourne End to Marlow

Deer in the Chilterns

The Chilterns (also on Walk 5: Sonning Common to Henley and Walk 6: Sonning Common to Pangbourne)

An area of outstanding natural beauty a short train journey from London.

Marlow

Situated on the banks of the Thames in the beautiful Chiltern Hills. An historic town with excellent shopping, eating out and leisure facilities.

Walk Around Reading 4: Marlow to Henley

Hurley Lock

Henley Royal Regatta

An annual rowing event that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Henley Regatta

River and Rowing Museum

An attractive, modern museum funded from private money with much of local and international interest.

Walk Around Reading 5: Sonning Common to Henley

Greys Court
(© Dennis Jackson) / CC BY-SA 2.0

Greys Court

This charming property with a walled courtyard overlooks beautiful countryside and has a long history.

Walk Around Reading 6: Sonning Common to Pangbourne

Beale Park

A good variety of animals and birds, paddling pools and a miniature railway. Plenty to occupy families with young children.

Walk Around Reading 7: Pangbourne to Theale

Basildon Park

A restored 18th Century Palladian mansion set above the River Thames. There are waymarked trails through the parkland.

Englefield House on the Englefield Estate
(© Pam Brophy) / CC BY-SA 2.0

Englefield Estate

Home to the Benyon family for many years, the gardens of this Elizabethan mansion have restrictive opening hours. Much of the extensive estate is accessible at all times.

Walk Around Reading 8: Aldermaston Wharf to Theale

Newbury Racecourse

Everything from top class racing to Family Fun Days.

Walk Around Reading 9: Aldermaston Wharf to Mortimer

Padworth Church

Stratfield Saye

Home to the Dukes of Wellington for nearly 200 years. A fascinating insight into the Great Duke's life. View the original wellington boots and his funeral carriage.

Walk Around Reading 10: Mortimer to Bramley