Reading to Henley, 10 miles, easy/moderate (RESCHEDULED)

Calendar

When:

June 26, 2022 @ 11:30 am

2022-06-26T11:30:00+01:00

2022-06-26T11:45:00+01:00

Where:

Reading Station (north side)
Reading RG1 8BT
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Sophie W

Walk

Booking Required easy/moderate gentle pace limited spaces (12) Linear public transport Walk

This 10-mile linear walk from Reading to Henley follows the Thames Path along the river.

Booking is required for this walk, which is limited to 12 walkers, via the form here.

Pace: gentle.

This walk has been moved from the previously-scheduled date of 10th July, and please note there has also been a change of walk leader due to availability.

Walk details

The walk follows the Thames Path along the river, and through Sonning and Shiplake where we will stop for lunch. The footpath is very narrow and uneven underfoot in places, but it’s a great walk all along the river and through meadows where there is lots of beautiful flowers, and beautiful scenery along the way. You will be able to smell wild garlic and see lots of wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies and red kites.

Travel details

By public transport

There are regular buses and trains that go frequently to Reading station from all directions, and also back to Reading from Henley at the end of the walk.

By car

There is plenty of parking underneath the station, where charges will apply, or other car parks which may be cheaper.

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.