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Overview

An easy walk around Slough and Eton visiting places which have connections with the Astronomer, William Herschel. We will see places where he lived and worked. The walk is on good paths. We will return to Upton Court Park to change shoes and collect our lunch before the AGM.

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 98362 78994
Nearest postcode:
SL3 7LU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet by the Scout Hut at the far end of the free Upton Court car park, Upton Court Road. If coming by public transport, local buses 3, A4, 7, 81, 702, 703 all stop at Sainsbury's. It's a short walk down Lascelles Road past Upton Court school to Upton Court Park.

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