Goring - Reading via Collins End
Mountain Biking
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GoringGap Cycling
A mainly off-road route from Goring to Reading.
moderate
Distance 17.6 km
5:57 h
147 m
161 m
180 m
38 m
This is one of a number of routes published by Goring Gap Cycling.
Highlights
Classic Chiltern woodlands and a dry valley
Hazards
Descent with loose surface from Collins End after 5.8 miles.
Busy traffic in Lower Caversham
Hospitality
The Sun pub in Whitchurch Hill after 4.3 miles.
Lots in Reading and Goring.
Hints
Lovely bluebells in the woods in late April/early May.
From Mapledurham (after 7 miles) it is possible to return to Goring following part of the Goring-Reading along the River route (in reverse) to give a round trip of around 12 miles.
For more information about the Goring Gap and cycle facilities in the area, go to www.goringgapcycling.co.uk.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
180 m
Lowest point
38 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 60247 80639
DD
51.521473, -1.133047
DMS
51°31'17.3"N 1°07'59.0"W
UTM
30U 629524 5709469
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Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 60247 80639
DD
51.521473, -1.133047
DMS
51°31'17.3"N 1°07'59.0"W
UTM
30U 629524 5709469
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
17.6 km
Duration
5:57 h
Ascent
147 m
Descent
161 m
Highest point
180 m
Lowest point
38 m
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