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Burnham Beeches, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.62 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Burnham (Buckinghamshire)
Scenic Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve is owned by the City of London. They describe it as one of Europeʼs most important places for wildlife. Burnham Beeches is particularly colourful in spring and autumn, but well worth a visit at any time of year.
Stanley Spencer's Cookham
3.76 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
Sir Stanley Spencer was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. This walk will take you round his home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures out into the surrounding countryside and alongside the Thames.
The locations of several of his paintings are highlighted in the description with more details in the "to do or see" section.
Maidenhead to Windsor, around Reading
Visorando Member6.59 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
Cookham Circular
4.45 mi
+33 ft
-39 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A mostly level walk on good paths, much of it on the Green Way. No stiles. Refreshment is available in picturesque Cookham village, once home to the artist Stanley Spencer. The village dates back to prehistoric times and has many fine old buildings.
Bourne End to Maidenhead via the Thames Path, around Reading
5.57 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
Bourne End Circular via Thames Path
7.19 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
On the off chance that you are searching for a picturesque and refreshing walk by the water, this is for you. From overlooking the River Thames from the top of a hill to strolling along the Thames path, this is ideal for a sunny weekend walk.
Bourne End to Marlow, around Reading
5.28 mi
+430 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
An energetic walk with splendid views, through a picturesque village and ancient woodland.
Bourne End and Cookham Dean Circular
5.01 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
From the water meadows of Cock Marsh to the well-known viewpoint on Winter Hill, passing through the picturesque village of Cookham Dean, this is an invigorating circular walk with excellent views. Some of the hills are steep, but the paths are good and there are no stiles.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
10.70 mi
+1,083 ft
-879 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
First 2 miles are flat, along the Thames Path & Spade Oak Nature Reserve to Little Marlow. The rest of the stage is tough and very hilly with many steep climbs and mostly off-road thru'the Chiltern Hills. The route goes up around the back of High Wycombe to finish just past the National Trust owned village of West Wycombe at Pedestal Roundabout at junction of A40 and A4010.
Bourne End to High Wycombe
5.52 mi
+420 ft
-292 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
The second stage continues on the Thames Path from Bourne End for a short distance, then climbs up through the Chiltern woodlands to descend into High Wycombe.
At this point, continue on stage three to Chequers.Alternatively, there are regular bus services back to Bourne End (36/37) or Windsor (37/104). You can also take the Chiltern Railways train to London, Oxford or Birmingham.
Maidenhead to Marlow
8.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This is the eighth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
A scenic walk to Boulter's Lock and tranquil Ray Island, through the dappled shade of Clivedon Reach, passing a cottage of ill repute to the home town of Stanley Spencer, then with good views of Winter Hill on the approach to the Georgian market town of Marlow.
Dorney and the Thames on Film
5.23 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Dorney (Buckinghamshire)
This route will take you to see historic buildings, modern engineering projects and film locations, before finishing with a stroll along the peaceful and tranquil Thames.
Black Park Family Circular
3.19 mi
+59 ft
-66 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wexham (Buckinghamshire)
Black Park is a great place for a family outing. This short walk passes through lovely woodland and open heathland. You will also pass Pinewood Studios. Leave enough time to relax at the café or have a picnic by the lake.
Windsor & Eton Riverside Station to Bourne End
11.10 mi
+39 ft
-23 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The route follows the Thames Path all the way. At times the path can be narrow, so be aware. The route crosses Windsor Bridge to Eton, then turns left to follow the Thames Path past Boveney, Dorney Lake. Oakley Court and Bray Studios are soon visible across the river. Next is Bray Lock, then through Maidenhead, and Cookham to Bourne End.
Windsor & Eton Riverside to Englefield Green
11.42 mi
+394 ft
-230 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This section of our walk starts is 11.4 miles. It starts at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station and takes in Windsor Castle, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Three Castles Path, Virginia Water, Valley Gardens, Savill Garden and Englefield Green.
Windsor to Maidenhead
7.91 mi
+49 ft
-43 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This is the seventh stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
This walk passes Windsor Castle, then meanders through the water meadows, past a lonely church and the Olympic Rowing Lake, before visiting the well-known village of Bray, then following the Cut into Maidenhead.
This is a short stage, so there is plenty of time to watch the changing of the guard, from 10.45 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and to have a look at the Eton College Olympic rowing lake.
Thames Valley
125.34 mi
+5,676 ft
-5,722 ft
9 days
Easy
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This circular long distance path has access points that are easily reached by train from London, Reading and adjoining stations. If time is limited it can be walked in sections at weekends and bank holidays with one or two overnight stops.
The walk passes through a variety of beautiful countryside including river valleys, chalk downland, coniferous forests, rare heath, and beech woods that are carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Windsor to Sandhurst, Thames Valley
17.14 mi
+646 ft
-518 ft
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The 1rst sections of this walk follow The Three Castles Path, a long distance route inspired by the 13th century journeys undertaken by King John between his castles at Windsor, Odiham and Winchester
Windsor Castle to Chequers
27.64 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,076 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
In September 2025, the President of the United States of America made a state visit to Britain, staying at Windsor Castle as guest of the King, then travelling to meet the Prime Minister at Chequers, the official country residence.
It’s 20 miles as the helicopter flies from Windsor to Chequers; this is a 25 miles walking route between the two.
Windsor to Bourne End
11.25 mi
+43 ft
-79 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The first stage starts at Windsor Castle, passing over the River Thames to Eton, then follows the Jubilee River to near Maidenhead, where it picks up the Thames Path national trail to Bourne End.
At this point, continue on stage two to High Wycombe.Alternatively, there is a regular bus service (37) back to Windsor, or take the train to Maidenhead for Great Western and Elizabeth Line services.
Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside
14.75 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Datchet (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This section of our walk starts at Datchet Railway Station. It is 14.75 miles and takes in Datchet Village, the Jubilee River, Dorney, Maidenhead Riverside, Dorney Lake, Boveney, the Thames Path, Eton High Street and Windsor Bridge. It is the longest of the five sections, but is flat and easy to follow.
Forty Green and Penn
3.80 mi
+259 ft
-256 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Penn (Buckinghamshire)
An easy walk that climbs to the ridge on which Penn stands. Stroll through quiet woods and fields visiting the newly planted Jubilee Wood and the village of Penn with its ancient church and historic inns.
Marlow to Henley, around Reading
8.61 mi
+102 ft
-89 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A mainly level walk along the scenic Thames Path then rising to overlook the famous regatta course before descending to the much-photographed river bridge and church in Henley-on-Thames.
Marlow Circular via Spade Oak Nature Reserve
5.57 mi
+23 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A level walk on good paths apart from steep steps to bridge across the A404. There are three pubs en route. A wide variety of waterfowl may be seen in the Spade Oak Nature Reserve and on the River Thames.
Marlow to Henley
9.93 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
This is the ninth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
After a diversion, the walk joins the River Thames at peaceful Hurley Lock, then meanders through water meadows and a deer park, passes a popular traditional pub and Hambleden Lock before following the course of the world-famous Henley Regatta into the town.
Chalfont St Giles and Chiltern OAM
6.21 mi
+446 ft
-413 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chalfont St Giles (Buckinghamshire)
A lovely walk that passes through woods and farmland with pleasant distant views. You can visit Chiltern Open Air Museum and Milton’s Cottage.
Note there is currently a temporary diversion in place (since May 2022) which prevents entry into Newlands Park whilst development work is undertaken. This description includes the diversion.
High Wycombe to Chequers
8.71 mi
+732 ft
-351 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Buckinghamshire
The third stage leaves High Wycombe, passes Hughenden Manor estate of former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, then continues through Chiltern hills and woodlands past Hampden House seat of John Hampden prominent parliamentarian in the Civil War, joining the Ridgeway national trail on the edge of the Chequers estate.
At this point, continue on stage four to Little Kimble station.Alternatively, follow the Ridgeway eastward to Wendover station for services to Amersham Underground station on the Metropolitan Line.
River Wye: a circuit from High Wycombe
5.45 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Buckinghamshire
A short walk from High Wycombe based around the river Wye. Learn about the history of the river, see the work of the "Revive the Wye Partnership" and the place where the Chiltern Society started in 1965.
Runnymede
2.17 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.
The Freedom Trail
63.80 mi
+623 ft
-659 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The Freedom Trail is a long distance path, designed to link places associated with these and other events in our history, and how they would form a blue-print for the world we know today. I'm not really an historian or a walker, but through a few other projects I have been involved with, I thought this would be something interesting to do. The path is 64 miles long.
Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station
13.16 mi
+20 ft
-13 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The first section of the walk starts at Wraysbury station. It is 13.15 miles and takes in Wraysbury, Ankerwycke, Church Lammas, St Mary's Church, Duncroft Manor, Staines Moor, central Staines-upon-Thames, Staines riverside, The Hythe, Thames Path, Runnymede, Old Windsor and Datchet.
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