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Shakespeare's Way walks
Hambleden Circular
Visorando Member
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.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
Walks near Shakespeare's Way
Stonor to Marlow, Thames Valley
10.49 mi
+820 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pishill with Stonor (Oxfordshire)
On this walk enjoy stately home and deer park, a windmill and a well-known vicar, red kites, Chiltern villages and hospitality scenic views, and a regatta town.
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 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.
Marlow to Windsor, Thames Valley
14.07 mi
+30 ft
-52 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
This walk follows the Thames Path to Windsor with a detour along the Eton College Olympic Rowing Lake. You will find boating on the Thames, an ancient wetlands area, an historic village with artistic connections, beautiful Clivedon, Reach and Boulter's lock, the famous railway bridge, Monkey Island, Eton's impressive rowing lake, arboretum and the nature reserve Windsor Castle.
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
Tourism professional7.68 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Shiplake (Oxfordshire)
A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.
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.
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.
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.
West Wycombe to Old Amersham
12.25 mi
+712 ft
-689 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from West Wycombe (Buckinghamshire)
Tough from the start. Big climb up to Downley, then drop down thru' woods before climbing steeply to Hughenden Manor (National Trust). Immediately, descend again to follows Hughenden Stream, then climb up Boss Lane to Great Kingshill & rolling thru' Prestwood to join the South Bucks Way at Little Kingshill and follow it thru' Little Missenden. Then along River Misbourne thru' Shardeloes Estate, before diverting to Old Amersham.