We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Circular from Marlow Station starts along a picturesque 2 ml section of Thames Path eastwards. This section of river inspired Kenneth Grahame (who lived nearby) in writing ''The Wind in the Willows.'' We'll notice the steep-sided banks opposite rising up to Winter Hill. Then turning inland across the railway we pass a lake on our way into the small hamlet of Little Marlow, for a brief break by the 12th Century Church. Continuing north, we soon gently ascend into woodland and join the Chiltern Way, pausing briefly to view the site of the ancient earthwork at Warren Wood, trying to pick out the shape of its inner and outer Enclosures, believed to be constructed in medieval times. Picnic lunch will be a little further on in the woods. The walk continues along the Chiltern Way through Marlow Bottom and on to Bovingdon Green. (If time permits we'll stop at 'The Royal Oak' pub for drinks). The last part follows 'Shakespeare's Way' trail heading down to Marlow, hopefully having time to view the Thames with its suspension bridge, before heading to the station.
Meet outside entrance to Marlow station platform, no toilets.
Travel:- Depart Paddington Elizabeth line 9.48, Ealing Broadway 9.56, arrive Maidenhead 10.26. Go direct to Platform 5 for 10.33 Branch line to Marlow, arriving at 10.56.
Bring Picnic food and drink as can't guarantee a pub stop, due to late start of walk.
Some ups and downs across 'The Chiltern Way' section, with 2 steep descents, so useful to bring walk poles if you use them.
No stiles, maybe muddy in places after recent rain, but generally good paths.
Public Toilets limited to a possible mid afternoon Pub stop and in Marlow near the end of the walk.
Marlow station
