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Overview

A delightfully varied walk (SWC 1). Some steep but short inclines; some easy walking through parkland with extensive views; woodland, including part of the Great Wood; fields; some walking through country lanes; some on chalk studded tracks. A tiny village with a huge church; a long weir over turbulent waters. Finally, a calm end along the Thames path to Henley. There will be mud after rain and chalk tracks can be slippery.

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Train: Please note there are 2 routes to Twyford where there is a change to the GWR train for Henley. 

  1. GWR; Paddington 9:38 - Twyford 10:09. GWR; Twyford 10:15 arr. Henley-on-Thames 10:27.
  2. Elizabeth line; Farringdon 9:08 - Paddington 9:17 - Twyford 10:05. GWR; Twyford 10:15 arr. Henley-on-Thames 10:27.

Tickets:

  1. GWR; Railcard holders should get a return from boundary zone 6 (West Drayton) to Henley-on Thames.
  2. Elizabeth line; Freedom pass holders travel free to Twyford, buy a return ticket Twyford to Henley-on-Thames

 Lunch: There will be a short lunch/snack stop at Fawley church, bring a picnic (N.B there are no toilets or cafe facilities at this stop). There will be a second, afternoon stop in Haddenham, with pub, shop/cafe and toilets. There will be time to look around the village and church. At the end of the walk, pubs and cafes available in Henley.

Toilet: Please use toilets on GWR trains. There are NO toilets on the Elizabeth line. There are toilets at Twyford station (platform 4) but none at Henley.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 76395 82250
Nearest postcode:
RG9 1BE
what3words:
grunt.songbook.tinny
Start time:
10:30 am

Henley-on-Thames Railway Station, Oxfordshire. OS map E 171 Meet outside the station exit

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking