Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
This is a circular walk starting at Henley on Thames railway station, we walk through the town and then up into the hills above Henley, mostly along the Oxfordshire way, passing the manor at Henley Park.
Lunch will be in the pretty village of Hambleden, there is a pub and a village shop which, as well as the usual produce, sells tea, coffee and cakes. But, please bring a packed lunch.
After lunch the walk takes us through the Great Wood before dropping down to the river Thames, we then cross over the weir footbridge at Hambleden Mill and continue along the towpath past Temple Island back into Henley on Thames.
There are some inclines in the morning but nothing strenuous, the walk is mostly flat during the afternoon.
Meet outside the station at Henley on Thames.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Drop out points: none.
No booking required.
Travel Details
Take the 10:08 from London Paddington, changing at Twyford for the 10:45, arriving Henley-on-Thames at 10:57.
You will need to change platforms at Tywford.
Buy a return to Henley on Thames.
Freedom pass and 60+ Oyster card holders, buy a return from West Drayton to Henley-on-Thames.
Freedom pass holders only (not 60+ Oyster), can travel on the Elizabeth line to Twyford free of charge (not Great Western trains), although, Elizabeth line trains take longer, therefore, only needing to purchase a return from Twyford to Henley.
Please bring a packed lunch and in summer plenty of water, sun hat and sun lotion.
Meet outside the station near the ticket office.
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