Runs along the Thames
I have recently discovered the path along the Thames which I find great for traffic-free, pancake flat, off-road runs, long and short. Starting at Thames Valley Park, at the Reading end of the A329M, where there is plenty of easy parking, and then running in the direction of Sonning and Henley, you can continue as far as you like. You must cross the road bridge at Sonning, then continue along the other side of the river until you come to the weir/lock at Shiplake, then follow the signs for the Thames path away from the river (don't take any turnings unless you are told to, you can rely on the signs!). For about 1 mile you are taken through quiet roads in Shiplake village, across the railway and then eventually back alongside the river to continue to Henley and beyond. I am not sure what the path is like during the wetter seasons but it is very good when it is dry. The path only supports single file in places, but it is mainly good for a small group. OK it is not a loop, but the views are good, and they are different in opposite directions, and most routes we do are repetitions anyway. I love running at the Look Out but it is nice to have some other runs as well.
Does anybody else have any runs that they favour?
Cheers
George