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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

 

This 5-mile circular walk from Taplow takes in stretches of the Thames Path and Jubilee River, and goes past the 2012 Olympic rowing and canoeing venue.

 

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle.

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Start time:
1:20 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
15m / 49ft
Type:
circular

Walk details

From the station, there will be a short stretch of road walking, before we walk past Taplow Lake. We’ll then join the Jubilee River for the first time. Completed in 2002, this is a 7 mile long artificial river that is the centrepiece of a flood defence scheme for Maidenhead and Windsor. After a short distance we’ll leave the Jubilee River and join the Thames Path proper, just after Bray Lock. Continuing on the river past Summerleaze Footbridge, we’ll leave and get a distant view of Dorney Lake - the venue for Olympic rowing and canoeing in 2012. If numbers permit, we'll make a stop at the excellent cafe at Dorney Court. Afterwards, we’ll rejoin the Jubilee River for a second stretch before returning to the station via footpaths and roads. 

Travel details

By public transport

Please travel on the 13.02 departure from Reading (Maidenhead 13.15) if travelling by train. The walk leaders intend to travel on this train, if it is delayed the start of the walk will be as well. At the end of the walk return trains are half-hourly. 

By car

Pay-by-app parking is available at the station. 

Dogs

Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.

Notes

  • Please note - there is no lunch stop on this walk. 
  • Please bring a snack and some water.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.

Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 91604 81389
Nearest postcode:
SL6 0NR
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Start time:
1:20 pm

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