Henley and the Assendons, 9.8 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

March 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am – 10:30 am

2022-03-20T10:30:00+00:00

Where:

Henley Train Station
Henley-on-Thames RG9 1FR
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Graham

Walk

Booking Required Circular moderate public transport Walk

This lovely 9.8-mile circular walk explores the countryside around Henley via the Chiltern and Oxfordshire Ways and takes in a famous copse.

Walk details

Starting at Henley train station this walk explores the countryside surrounding the north west of the market town. The walk provides a welcome mix of woodland and open countryside and the early elevation gain provides good views of the surrounding area. Optional drink stop at the end of the walk.

Travel details

By public transport

To get to the walk catch the 10:06 train from Reading, change at Twyford, arrive at Henley 10:27. At the end of the walk trains back to Reading run every 30 minutes, leaving on the hour and at 30 minutes past each hour.

Alternatively catch the 800 bus. 09:15 from Reading Friar Street, arrives in Henley 09:55. Busses back to Reading leave at 28 minutes past each hour.

By car

Henley train station car park or three South Oxfordshire District Council car parks – charges may apply.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.