Discover County Lock, Reading

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Fobney A329 London Street Street A329 Discover Idr Southampton Bridge County Boat Street A327 County Lock, Reading traffic Lock The Kennet & Avon Canal runs lights through the heart of Reading. Shop River Little adventures Kennet till you drop then relax by the on your doorstep Navigation reet water’s edge! Pell St Berkeley A33 Avenue Berkley Avenue Newbury Bridge covers approx 1.2 miles/1.9km A4 Map not to scale: A little bit of history The Kennet & Avon Canal was once the main trading route from Bristol to London. The canal bought great prosperity to Reading and saw industries such as brewing, sawmilling and biscuit-making thrive. Simond’s Brewery once occupied the land around the lock. Today, it’s a great place to watch boats.

Best of all it’s FREE!*

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Huntley & Palmer used the canal to transport Centre biscuits from its factory here. Visit Reading Reading RG1 2AG Museum and see an amazing collection of old biscuit tins. Parking (pay & display) Spot the traffic lights for boats. Check out the amazing weir at County Lock. Toilets Walk along the towpath to the point where the Café canal joins the River Thames and completes its journey to London. Pub Path

Allow 3-4 hours for this visit

* Don’t forget: Although the site is always Did you know?... open the facilities and boat It’s best to feed ducks tasty trips may not be and some treats like: may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses • porridge oats before setting out. • rice • peas • chopped lettuce • birdseed Whilst they will gobble up white bread, crisps and chips its junk food for you and ducks! Sign up for our newsletter and get regular updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family.