Henley Circular via Hambleden, 10 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

December 30, 2017 @ 10:25 am

2017-12-30T10:25:00+00:00

2017-12-30T10:40:00+00:00

Where:

Henley-on-Thames Station

Contact:

Sam

Walk

Festival of Winter Walks moderate public transport Walk Winter Staycation

This walk will start at 10:25 am, which is shortly after the arrival of the 9:34 am departure from Reading. This involves a change of train at Twyford (arr 9:40, dep 10:08). The walk leader will be on this train, so if the train is delayed, the start of the walk will be too. Parking is available at Henley station, where charges may apply.

We start by following the Thames Path to Hambledon Lock. We will cross the river here, and make our way to the pretty village of Hambleden. After leaving Hambleden, we will walk through The Great Wood to Fawley. In Fawley, we will pause to look at the mausolea in the church yard. We then make our way back to Henley via the Oxfordshire Way.

There will be a possible pub stop en route, and a pub stop in Henley at the end of the walk.

Please bring a packed lunch and something to drink.

Part of the Berkshire Walkers Winter Staycation – with walks every day from December 27th to January 1st – like a BWs trip away, without actually going away!

Part of the Rambler’s Festival of Winter Walks.

Sat Nav: RG9 1AY or 51.5343 -0.9005

Grid Ref: SU763822

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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.