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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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

Overview

This stage of the Thames Path will takes us through the more open countryside around Windsor passing Eton Collage and getting a view of Brunel's railway bridge which takes the GWR our to Bristol and then on to the picturesque town of Maidenhead for lunch. Following a pub stop by the river we'll push west and on to Marlow crossing Maidenhead Bridge and following the river as it curves inland all the way to Marlow

Some paths may be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. Bring a packed lunch. There will be a pub at the end of the walk where everyone is welcome to join.

Travel: Take 9:38 from London Paddington, change at Slough (arr. 9:54, dep 9:59) arr. Windsor and Eton Central 10:05. Return journey from Marlow is via Maidenhead. Buy two singles. 

Sunday, 22 October 2023
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
25.6m / 84ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 96599 76902
Nearest postcode:
SL4 1RH
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Start time:
10:10 am

Windsor and Eton Central station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 85619 86513
Nearest postcode:
SL7 1AN
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Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

Marlow station

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