View Island
View Island is a small island near Caversham Lock, on the River Thames at Reading. Like neighbouring Heron Island, it belongs to Oxfordshire.
The island was a derelict boatyard when Reading Council took it over in 1998 and restored it. It is a quiet, relaxing island with grassy paths and seating. It is set out as a small park containing several wooden chain-saw carved sculptures. It connects to Caversham via Heron Island, which has private riverside housing and is connected by road to Lower Caversham.[1][2]
To the south a footpath connects via a weir to De Bohun Island in Berkshire, where Caversham Lock is located, and on to the southern bank of the Thames.
See also
References
- ↑ Lever, Edward (3 February 2011). "Heron Island, Caversham". http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Berkshire/Caversham/pictures/1131210. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Heron Island Caversham Reading RG4". http://www.houseprices.co.uk/heron-island-caversham-reading-rg4/. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
Outside links
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- Location map: 51°27’43"N, -0°57’47"W
- View Island, Reading Forum