Nestled to the east of Reading, the new AquaPaddle Location offers paddlers a refreshing escape on calm waters, located at Wokingham Waterside Centre, which boasts great facilities and a welcoming paddle-sport community.
Reading
Where Saxons settled, and two rivers meet, AquaPaddlers now glide
About
AquaPaddle Reading, located just east of Berkshire County Town, offers paddlers a 5 km timed route on calm waters close to the town. With support from the Wokingham Waterside Centre, it provides a welcoming and accessible way to enjoy the River Thames while promoting health and wellbeing through the AquaPaddle event.
The waterways east of Reading are home to reeds, rushes and water-lilies, with willows lining the banks. Wildlife is abundant, from moorhens, coots and dragonflies in summer to the flash of a kingfisher or the occasional otter in quieter stretches (Wikipedia).
This AquaPaddle Location suits both beginners and experienced paddlers, offering a chance to enjoy nature, improve fitness and join a supportive community. With Reading’s town centre and local paddle-sport facilities nearby, it combines easy access with the enjoyment of time on the water.
Donate to AquaPaddle Reading
Why not donate to help your local community?
Your donations keep AquaPaddle afloat and safe. Contributions directly fund essential equipment, such as defibrillators, their renewable pads, first aid kits that go out of date and walkie-talkies. Additionally, the safety software that is used to manage every event. While our team is almost entirely voluntary, we prioritise professional IT services to ensure your data and our site remain secure.
Once these core operational costs are covered, all surplus funds go toward our mental and physical health activities.
For those who want to do more, please consider becoming a Friend of AquaPaddle through an annual subscription to help us help others.
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On site facilities
Parking
A dedicated parking area adjacent to the launch site ensures effortless arrival and departure. Ample space accommodates cars, and there are convenient drop-off zones for kit and paddlers alike. Paths from the car park are level and well-lit, offering direct, short access to the launch ramp, ideal even for families and groups with equipment.
Refreshments
Just a short stroll from the water, paddlers can treat themselves to refreshments at a welcoming on-site kiosk. Here, you can enjoy hot beverages, cool soft drinks and light snacks, perfect for recharging after your paddle. For those wanting something heartier, several cafés and eateries lie within a tranquil riverside walk nearby, offering a relaxed setting to refuel and recount the day’s paddle.
Facilities
Access to the site is straightforward and inclusive. A surfaced path runs from the nearby road straight to the water’s edge, ideal for pushchairs, wheelchairs or those carrying paddleboards and kayaks. The launch area features firm, non-slip ramps with gentle gradients, allowing smooth entry and exit from the water. Signage clearly marks the route from main roads and local transport links, making even first-time visitors feel instantly at ease.