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Henley-on-Thames walks
Henley Hills and Woodland, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.52 mi
+413 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A lovely stile-free walk that explores the hills and woodlands that overlook the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames. The first section of the walk is across high parkland with excellent views, the return is through woodland.
Henley-on-Thames circular via Remenham and Hambleden Lock
Tourism professional
5.67 mi
+82 ft
-85 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This circular route (Route 2) starts from Henley-on-Thames. You walk along the Thames via Remenham and Hambleden Lock before going up the hill to get a great view of the crops. Apart from a short climb mid-way through, it is easy walking for the rest of the route.
⚠️ During the Henley Regatta a section of the Thames Path is closed and there is a signposted diversion route.
Henley-on-Thames - Route 3
6.95 mi
+541 ft
-558 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A long walk with some hills to negotiate and some lovely views.
Henley-on-Thames - Town, River & Woodland - Diverted
10.77 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This walk is packed with so much of interest it’s impossible to describe it all here. It includes the history and architecture of Henley, the picturesque Thames and the natural beauty of Chiltern woodland.
This version of the walk follows the Thames Path diversion at Marsh Lock (waypoint (1)).
Henley-on-Thames circular via Rotherfield Greys and Pack and Prime Lane
5.27 mi
+282 ft
-282 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This circular route (Route 1) starts from Henley-on-Thames. You walk along via Rotherfield Greys and Pack and Prime Lane . An easy walk with no steep gradients.
Henley Wild
Tourist office11.72 mi
+725 ft
-705 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
Explore Henley : this varied walk through the Chilterns takes in parkland, farmland and woodland. Starting in Henley, this 21 km circular walk includes the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) Warburg Nature Reserve.
Henley-on-Thames station to Aston
Visorando Member5.84 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A circular walk from Henley-on-Thames Station with a lovely pub, The Flower Pot, halfway. Returning through a deer park with spectacular views of the Thames and the Chilterns.
Good parking at Henley-on-Thames station.
Henley-on-Thames to Marlow along the Thames Path
8.85 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant linear walk along the Thames Path between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. The path is easy to follow and is almost all downhill. There are a number of public transport options to return to the start.
Henley and Aston Circular, along the Thames
5.61 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A scenic walk which climbs gently out of the valley (with some low stiles to negotiate) then levels out before gradually descending to the riverside at Hambleden Lock. The return journey is along the towpath beside the famous course of Henley Royal Regatta.
Henley to Reading
11.43 mi
+256 ft
-203 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This is the tenth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
Riverside parkland, a diversion through Chiltern bluebell woods, water meadows, attractive and hospitable Sonning village, a wildlife park and wildflower meadows, the ruins of Reading Abbey and the Forbury Gardens are highlights of this walk.
The Flower Pot, Aston - River Thames
3.17 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 1) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot - Remenham, River Thames
5.20 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 2) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot, Aston via Rememham and Hambleden
6.16 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 3) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections from Aston via Rememham and Hambleden.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 3
6.06 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
There are some hills to negotiate on this interesting and enjoyable walk.
The Maltsters Arms - Route 1
3.16 mi
+56 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Greys (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Rotherfield Greys – Peppard Common – Rotherfield Greys.
Rainbow Inn - Route 1
4.35 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
Not a long walk but with some quite steep sections.
Rainbow Inn - Route 2
4.60 mi
+571 ft
-551 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Rainbow Inn - Route 3
5.33 mi
+686 ft
-676 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Shiplake and Binfield Heath Circular
5.58 mi
+259 ft
-246 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Shiplake (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk on mostly good paths. No stiles and moderate slopes.
From Shiplake Station to Wargrave Station
7.68 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Shiplake (Oxfordshire)
A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.
Hambleden Circular
6.20 mi
+551 ft
-558 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This a circular walk with a slow climb to the heights, avoiding the steep climb on the Hambleden side. On the way, visit Luxters Farm Winery and Brewery and walk parts of Shakespeare's and Chilterns Ways.
Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park - Hound of the Baskervilles!
6.36 mi
+289 ft
-312 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Binfield Heath (Oxfordshire)
A varied circular walk through the undulating Chilterns countryside from the village of Binfield Heath. The walk starts from the village playground and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes through woods, fields and parkland. The Bottle and Glass Inn offers a perfect refreshment stop near the end of the walk.
This walk can be shortened to 5 miles, should you prefer. Details are included in the description below.
Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park
5.36 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Binfield Heath (Oxfordshire)
An undulating stile free walk exploring the Chilterns countryside between the south Oxfordshire village of Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park.
Hambleden countryside
4.64 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This nice circular starts from the picturesque village of Hambleden where a few movies and series were filmed.
Hambleden and Medmenham
5.61 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk through Chiltern woodlands, attractive villages and along the Thames towpath. Lovely views with a few moderate hills.
Hambleden to Mill End and Hambleden Lock
3.06 mi
+82 ft
-105 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A short circular walk from the village of Hambleden to the River Thames at Mill End. The walk starts from the village car park adjacent to the Stag and Huntsman Inn, and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes. The walk offers a fine view of Hambleden village across the meadows and is packed with interest, including the exhilarating walk across the weir to Hambleden Lock. The Stag and Huntsman Inn at the end of the walk is perfect for refreshment.
The Hambleden Mile
0.99 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A short level circular walk from the village of Hambleden. The walk starts from the village car park and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes. The walk offers a fine view of Hambleden village across the meadows and is packed with interest.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
9.46 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,135 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk linking three of the most picturesque Chiltern villages. Using the Chiltern and Shakespeare ways it takes you on a circuit through lovely scenery with fine views.
Wargrave and Crazies Hill Circular
4.82 mi
+259 ft
-259 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk can be very muddy in wet weather and there are some awkward stiles. Rebecca's Well is a grade 2 listed building. An undulating walk through woods and fields on the higher ground to the north-east of Wargrave. Tree roots can be a hazard in the woods. There are no stiles. Rebecca's Well is a grade 2 listed
building.
Wargrave to Twyford railway stations
3.65 mi
+62 ft
-36 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Wargrave (Borough of Wokingham)
Enjoy a mostly level walk with no stiles between Wargrave to Twyford railway stations. A shorter version is available to avoid some muddy paths in the Stanlake area but there is no footway across the railway bridge and care needs to be taken.
More walks in Henley-on-Thames
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- Arborfield and Newland
- Barkham
- Benson
- Binfield
- Binfield Heath
- Bisham
- Bix and Assendon
- Bracknell
- Bradenham
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Britwell Salome
- Burghfield
- Chalgrove
- Charvil
- Checkendon
- Cox Green
- Crowell
- Cuxham with Easington
- Downley
- Earley
- Ewelme
- Eye and Dunsden
- Fawley
- Goring Heath
- Great Marlow
- Hambleden
- Harpsden
- Highmoor
- Holybrook
- Hughenden
- Hurley
- Ibstone
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Lane End
- Lewknor
- Little Marlow
- Mapledurham
- Marlow
- Marlow Bottom
- Medmenham
- Nettlebed
- Nuffield
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Purley on Thames
- Pyrton
- Radnage
- Remenham
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Ruscombe
- Shinfield
- Shiplake
- Shirburn
- Shottesbrooke
- Sonning
- Sonning Common
- South Oxfordshire
- St. Nicholas, Hurst
- Stoke Row
- Stoke Talmage
- Stokenchurch
- Sulham
- Sulhamstead
- Swyncombe
- Theale
- Tilehurst
- Turville
- Twyford
- Waltham St. Lawrence
- Warfield
- Wargrave
- Watlington
- West Wycombe
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- White Waltham
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