Maidenhead to Windsor, around Reading
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
Twyford and Land's End Circular
Departure from Twyford (Borough of Wokingham)
This is a level walk with a couple of stiles where a variety of wildlife may be seen.
From Twyford Station to Wargrave Station
Departure from Twyford (Borough of Wokingham)
A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.
The Bull Hotel - Route 1
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
Woodland walk with some roads and some moderate hills.
The Bull Hotel - Route 2
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
Epic woodland adventure with some roads and moderate hills.
Hurley and the Berkshire Munros, Chilterns
Departure from Hurley (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk that passes the five hills south of the Thames that make up the ‘Munros’. It takes advantage of two of the area’s major long-distance paths; the Chiltern Way and Thames Path. The walk culminates in a majestic 3-mile stretch alongside the Thames.
Wargrave to Twyford railway stations
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
Enjoy a mostly level walk with no stiles between Wargrave to Twyford railway stations. A shorter version is available to avoid some muddy paths in the Stanlake area but there is no footway across the railway bridge and care needs to be taken.
Wargrave and Crazies Hill Circular
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk can be very muddy in wet weather and there are some awkward stiles. Rebecca's Well is a grade 2 listed building. An undulating walk through woods and fields on the higher ground to the north-east of Wargrave. Tree roots can be a hazard in the woods. There are no stiles. Rebecca's Well is a grade 2 listed
building.
Heron on the ford - Route 1
Departure from Charvil (Borough of Wokingham)
Easy lakeside walking with two busy road crossings.
Heron on the ford - Route 3
Departure from Charvil (Borough of Wokingham)
Easy walking throughout but can be muddy in places.
Heron on the ford - Route 2
Departure from Charvil (Borough of Wokingham)
Easy walking with some mild slopes, road crossings and muddy areas.
From Shiplake Station to Wargrave Station
Departure from Shiplake (Oxfordshire)
A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.
Shiplake and Binfield Heath Circular
Departure from Shiplake (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk on mostly good paths. No stiles and moderate slopes.
Cookham Circular
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A mostly level walk on good paths, much of it on the Green Way. No stiles. Refreshment is available in picturesque Cookham village, once home to the artist Stanley Spencer. The village dates back to prehistoric times and has many fine old buildings.
Marlow Circular, Chilterns
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A walk along the Thames Path to Temple Lock and through the picturesque Harleyford Estate to the woods of Marlow Common and the new Chiltern Society Local Nature Reserve.
Marlow to Windsor, Thames Valley
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
This walk follows the Thames Path to Windsor with a detour along the Eton College Olympic Rowing Lake. You will find boating on the Thames, an ancient wetlands area, an historic village with artistic connections, beautiful Clivedon, Reach and Boulter's lock, the famous railway bridge, Monkey Island, Eton's impressive rowing lake, arboretum and the nature reserve Windsor Castle.
Stanley Spencer's Cookham
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
Sir Stanley Spencer was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. This walk will take you round his home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures out into the surrounding countryside and alongside the Thames.
The locations of several of his paintings are highlighted in the description with more details in the "to do or see" section.
Marlow Circular via Spade Oak Nature Reserve
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A level walk on good paths apart from steep steps to bridge across the A404. There are three pubs en route. A wide variety of waterfowl may be seen in the Spade Oak Nature Reserve and on the River Thames.
Marlow to Henley, around Reading
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A mainly level walk along the scenic Thames Path then rising to overlook the famous regatta course before descending to the much-photographed river bridge and church in Henley-on-Thames.
Marlow Common, Chilterns
Departure from Medmenham (Buckinghamshire)
A beautiful walk through the beech woods of Marlow Common. Look out for bluebells in the spring, orchids in early summer, and deer and red kites all year round.
There is a diversion after Waypoint 3 - the walk instructions have been updated, but not the route on the map.
Martin's Heron to Ascot, around Reading
Departure from Winkfield (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A level walk through Swinley Park, part of the Crown Estate, then across Ascot Heath with a close-up view of the world-famous race course.
The Flower Pot - Remenham, River Thames
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 2) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot, Aston - River Thames
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 1) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot, Aston via Rememham and Hambleden
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 3) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections from Aston via Rememham and Hambleden.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
First 2 miles are flat, along the Thames Path & Spade Oak Nature Reserve to Little Marlow. The rest of the stage is tough and very hilly with many steep climbs and mostly off-road thru'the Chiltern Hills. The route goes up around the back of High Wycombe to finish just past the National Trust owned village of West Wycombe at Pedestal Roundabout at junction of A40 and A4010.
Bagshot Heath from South Hill Park
Departure from Bracknell (Bracknell Forest)
Walk from the free car park at South Hill Park through their grounds and across to Caesar's Camp and round Bagshot Heath looping back via Rapley Lake to The Look Out (cafe) and back to South Hill Park (cafe and arts centre)
Bourne End to Maidenhead via the Thames Path, around Reading
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
Bourne End to Marlow, around Reading
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
An energetic walk with splendid views, through a picturesque village and ancient woodland.
Bourne End and Cookham Dean Circular
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
From the water meadows of Cock Marsh to the well-known viewpoint on Winter Hill, passing through the picturesque village of Cookham Dean, this is an invigorating circular walk with excellent views. Some of the hills are steep, but the paths are good and there are no stiles.
Bourne End Circular via Thames Path
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
On the off chance that you are searching for a picturesque and refreshing walk by the water, this is for you. From overlooking the River Thames from the top of a hill to strolling along the Thames path, this is ideal for a sunny weekend walk.
Crooked Billet
Departure from Wokingham Without (Borough of Wokingham)
Level walk with some busy roadside walking and muddy areas.
Hambleden Circular
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This a circular walk with a slow climb to the heights, avoiding the steep climb on the Hambleden side. On the way, visit Luxters Farm Winery and Brewery and walk parts of Shakespeare's and Chilterns Ways.
Around Reading
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This is a 16 stages walk around Reading accessible from one railway station to another.
Start & End: Martin's Heron Railway Station (RG12 9TZ) Grid ref. SU 887 683
Ascot to Windsor, around Reading
Departure from Sunninghill and Ascot (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk on good paths following the route of the royal procession from Ascot through Windsor Great Park and offering a 'surprise' view of Windsor Castle.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk linking three of the most picturesque Chiltern villages. Using the Chiltern and Shakespeare ways it takes you on a circuit through lovely scenery with fine views.
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