Welcome to Foudry Brook

Foudry Brook is a small stream that flows through the town of Maidenhead in Berkshire. The brook is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the abundance of wildlife that can be found here. The brook is home to a variety of fish, birds, and other animals, making it a great place for nature lovers to explore.

One of the most interesting things about Foudry Brook is its history. The brook was once used to power a number of mills in the area, including a paper mill and a corn mill. Today, the remains of these mills can still be seen along the banks of the brook, providing a glimpse into the area's industrial past. Visitors can also explore the nearby Maidenhead Heritage Centre, which has exhibits on the town's history and the role that Foudry Brook played in its development.

Finally, Foudry Brook is a great place for outdoor activities. The brook is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling trails to explore. There are also several parks and green spaces along the banks of the brook, including Kidwells Park and Oaken Grove Park, which are perfect for picnics and family outings. Whether you're looking for a peaceful spot to relax or an active day out in the countryside, Foudry Brook has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Green Park Village Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Jackson	2 Flagstaff Road Green Park Reading Berkshire RG2 6AX 1184676222 School Website
Geoffrey Field Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Zoe Dean	Exbourne Road Whitley Wood Reading Berkshire RG2 8RH 01189375473 School Website
Geoffrey Field Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Hancock	Exbourne Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8RH 01189375475 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nikki Mcveigh	Lulworth Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8LX 01189375434 School Website
John Madejski Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Buckingham	125 Hartland Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8AF 01189370200 School Website
The Vine Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs René Esterhuizen	Mitford Close Basingstoke Road Three Mile Cross Reading Berkshire RG7 1HF 1189886464 School Website
Whitley Park Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathan Butler-Broad	Brixham Road Reading Berkshire RG2 7RB 01189375566 School Website
Oneschool Global Reading Senior Campus Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tony Wray	14 Arkwright Road Reading RG2 0LU 3000700421 School Website
Blagdon Nursery School And Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Budge	Blagdon Road Reading Berkshire RG2 7NT 01189375425 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Reading Primary Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Wray	401 Old Whitley Wood Lane Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 8QA 1189312938 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 2.42 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 2.76 Miles

Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 3.48 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 3.78 Miles

Mortimer The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY 3.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Regal Cars 0118 921 2115 C9-C10 Acre Business Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0SA 0.83 Miles
Normans Minibus Hire 07930 588179 20 Hartland Road Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8BN 1.02 Miles
1St Stop Minibus 0118 958 2490 Southcote Farm Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3DZ 1.21 Miles
J.W.'S Executive Cars 0118 975 2241 1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH 1.22 Miles
Platinum Cars 0118 975 0750 2 Arkwright Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0LU 1.44 Miles
Station Taxis Reading 0118 986 9090 179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL 1.46 Miles
Millennium Cars 0118 966 6777 16-20 Long Barn Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7SZ 1.47 Miles
City 6 Limos 0118 989 1115 248 Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DP 1.48 Miles
Kc Travel Minibus Services 0118 956 8038 Southcote Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3AR 1.60 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd 01344 555555 77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY 1.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
South Oak Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pingewood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Imperial Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Great Lee Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Holiday Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bennett Road Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bennet Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Basingstoke Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennet Island Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mere Oak Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reading Do Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Reading Do Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Reading Surgery	257 Whitley Wood Road Reading RG2 8LE
Long Barn Lane Surgery 0118 9871377	Long Barn Lane Surgery 22 Long Barn Lane,Whitley Reading Berkshire RG2 7SZ
Circuit Lane Surgery	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN
Circuit Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN
Circuit Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN

Local Stores

Whitley Wood
164-168 Whitley Wood Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8LQ
01189 864843
Store Website
1.38 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Brunel Retail Park Basingstoke Road Reading Berkshire RG2 0HS 0118 907 0787 reading@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Shinfield Vets
Alstonby Shinfield Road Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BE 0118 987 2294 info@shinfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.94 miles

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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Ballimore Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1AA 0118 988 4856 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Vets Now (Reading)
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 01189 594 007 readingclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.20 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 0118 957 4488 admin@castle-vets.co.uk Website 2.20 miles
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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5UF 01189 759582 lower.earley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished The Cunning Man Reading Lancashire RG30 3RB 1.53 miles Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 4.56 miles

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 5.26 miles

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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park Reading Lancashire RG7 2HP 5.84 miles Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'

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Bramshill Wood Common
Large Forest With Forestry Tracks, Clearings, Woods And Ponds. Plenty Of Forestry Tracks For Walking, But May Need Wellies/Walking Boots In The Winter Or Rainy Days As Can Get Very Muddy Very Quick! Great For Off Lead However The Woods Are Open To Horse Riders And Cyclists. The Car Park Is Free But Small And Can Sometimes Be Full. Bramshill Rd 6.25 miles

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Sherfield River Loddon
Lovely Walk Through Nice Quiet Countryside. Follow The River Loddon For Miles. Plenty Of Entrances Into The River For All Breeds And Sizes. Park At Longbridge Mill Public House For Refreshments And Great Food After A Long Walk. At Times There May Be Cattle In The Fields So Beware If Your Dog Doesn’T Get On Well With Cows. Absolutely Stunning Countryside. Hook 7.09 miles Park In Longbridge Mill Car Park And Follow Route Into Field On Picture I Have Added

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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