Berkshire Cycle Routes - Best Cycling in Berkshire

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Berkshire is a fine choice for cyclists that enjoy beautiful scenery and cycling near water. The main highlights of the county are the waterbased rides along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath(right) and the River Thames.

There is also some beautiful countryside and the famous town of Windsor with it's iconic castle and Great Park.

There are several National Cycle Network signed routes in the county many of which have been mapped and can be viewed and downloaded below.
For more information on NCN routes in the county (including free cycle maps) please click here

For more information on cycle routes in Berkshire including tips, advice and free cycle maps please click here

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Mid Distance Routes: 16 - 30 miles (26-50km)
Route Name	Distance	Difficulty
Basingstoke to Reading	24 miles (38 km)	**
Reading to Maidenhead	17 miles (27 km)	**


Long Routes: > 30 miles (50km)
Route Name	Distance	Difficulty
Bradford-on-Avon to Hungerford	50 miles (80 km)	**
Marlborough to Reading	43 miles (70 km)	**
Reading to Oxford	35 miles (56 km)	***
Reading to Windsor	31 miles (50 km)	**
The Ridgeway	43 miles (69 km)	****
Windsor to Putney	34 miles (55 km)	**
Windsor to St Albans	31 miles (50 km)	**


Berkshire Cycling Links
Name	Description
Berks on Bikes	This mountain biking club offers guided tours around the county and the surrounding areas.
Reading CTC	Organises cycle rides in the Reading area.
Reading Cycle Campaign	Reading Cycle Campaign is a voluntary organisation that campaigns for better facilities for cyclists in Reading and surrounding areas.