RIVER LODDON

SANDFORD MILL, BERKSHIRE

By David Warby and Andy Prout

OS Grid Reference Sheet 184 : SU780729

Nearest post code: RG5 4TB

LOCAL MAP

Located between Woodley and Hurst to the east of Reading, the course is easily accessed from junction 10 of the M4 via the A329M.

At Sandford Mill, the river meanders through land owned by Dinton Pastures Country Park and private gardens. The course is designed to take advantage of the natural flow of the river and the hump backed bridge towards the end and is the perfect place to start your Slalom racing or to develop confidence through Division 3.

Facilities are by nature of the temporary arrangements, basic, but we have ample car parking and camping and the club provides a range of food and drinks during the event. We hope to provide a BBQ and ‘Curry Night’ on Sunday. We hope that this will encourage more families to stay over and enjoy 2 days of racing.

JS Grading: A

A: Pool or otherwise completely flat water, without enough current to affect the boat.

Even courses that are usually easy can become dangerous in exceptional high water conditions. If in doubt, seek advice or stay off the water.