Circular tour in the Berkshire Downs, following the beautiful Pang Valley
moderate
Distance 38.4 km
After a stiff climb out of the Thames Valley, one third of the route is gently downhill, following the river through the pastoral scenes of the Pang Valley.
Highlights
Views over the Upper Pang Valley.
Friendly staff, great cakes and coffee at the Hampstead Norreys Community Shop
Bucklebury Ford, immediately adjacent to the route.
Hazards
Traffic on the A329 for a mile each way outside Streatley.
Hospitality
The Community Shop in Hampstead Norreys, 9.5 miles into the ride.
Pubs at Four Points (6.5 miles) and Hampstead Norreys.
Pubs, cafes and shops in Streatley and Goring.
Hints
An ideal route to follow when there's a west or north-west wind.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
45 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 60257 80650
DD
51.521568, -1.132901
DMS
51°31'17.6"N 1°07'58.4"W
UTM
30U 629534 5709480
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 60257 80650
DD
51.521568, -1.132901
DMS
51°31'17.6"N 1°07'58.4"W
UTM
30U 629534 5709480
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
38.4 km
Duration
2:40 h
Ascent
266 m
Descent
271 m
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
45 m
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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