Eagerly Exploring - Reading
Remarkable landscapes abound in Berkshire - the scenery around Reading is some of the best you will find anywhere in the south - from pretty Thameside villages to the inspiring beauty of the Chilterns, the scenery is always changing and always to be admired.
Reading grew between two great rivers - the Thames and Kennet - so life on the waterways has always been important to us. The majestic Thames comes through the town just north of the town centre, on its way from Henley to Oxford. The Kennet flows through the heart of The Oracle Shopping and Leisure Complex and meanders past some of the most historic parts of the town centre. The Kennet also provides the source for the famous Kennet and Avon Canal, linking Reading with the sea at Bristol.
Boating holidays, short cruises and boat hire are always popular, and for the more active you can try your hand at canoeing, or even jet-skiing, water-skiing and wind-surfing on the large lakes just outside of Reading.
| Title | Summary |
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| Rivers Contacts and Web Links | Planning a trip on the river? Here are some useful contact details for you to make the most of the Rivers of Reading |
| Romantic River Thames | There's nothing more romantic than messing about on the river |
