Pipers Island

Pipers Island is a small river island in the Thames at Reading, connected to the Caversham Bridge by a wooden gangway. The island holds a restaurant and public house that serve both visitors and local residents.

The place takes its name from Guinea Piper, a waterman whose family held connections to Eton College in earlier times. The island was established in its current form during the late 1800s.

The establishment on the island contains a restaurant and public house, creating a meeting point for residents of Reading and Caversham.

The island is accessible by foot via the gangway, and the surrounding area invites walks along the Thames riverbank. During summer months, boat trips and river activities depart from nearby, making it easy to explore the waterway.

With an area of 590 square meters, this Thames island maintains its original dimensions from the late nineteenth century.

GPS coordinates: 51.46570,-0.97650

Latest update: December 21, 2025 16:05