Henley meander via Leander, Temple and Aston, 6 miles, easy/moderate

Calendar

When:

February 27, 2022 @ 1:30 pm

2022-02-27T13:30:00+00:00

2022-02-27T13:45:00+00:00

Where:

Henley-on-Thames station
Henley-on-Thames RG9 1FR
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Cherry

Walk

Booking Required Circular easy/moderate Limited Spaces (30) public transport Walk

This 6-mile circular walk from Henley follows the Thames before returning inland.

Walk details

Most of this walk is on the Berkshire side of the Thames, so we’ll start by crossing Henley bridge. After passing Leander rowing club – look out for pink hippos – and the site of the Henley Royal Regatta boat tents, we’ll enjoy an easy stroll along the river, following the regatta course in reverse to Temple Island with its folly built in 1771 as a fishing lodge for Fawley Court on the opposite bank. Then we’ll head round the bend, past Hambleden lock, and inland to Aston hamlet where there should be the opportunity for a drink and toilet stop at the pub. The second half of this walk will be shorter but more challenging, over the hill, through fields and woodland back to Henley, with nice views towards the Chilterns if the weather is fine.

Travel details

By public transport

Train – departs Reading 13.01 / Maidenhead 13.00, arrives Henley 13.27 (change at Twyford).

Bus 800 – departs Reading 12.15, arrives Henley 12.53.

By car

Henley train station car park or three South Oxfordshire District Council car parks – all charge.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or ‘thanks’!
Please bring a drink and a snack.
Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
If it’s a rainy day, please bring waterproofs.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

This walk is limited to 30 walkers including the walk leader.
Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

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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.