Waltham St. Lawrence walks

This is a level walk with a couple of stiles where a variety of wildlife may be seen.

A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.

Easy lakeside walking with two busy road crossings.

Easy walking throughout but can be muddy in places.

Easy walking with some mild slopes, road crossings and muddy areas.

Woodland walk with some roads and some moderate hills.

Epic woodland adventure with some roads and moderate hills.

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.

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.

Starting from the National Trust car park (free!) on Pinkneys Drive, the walk takes you to the green expanses of Pinkneys Green before heading towards Marlow through the countryside and forest.In Marlow, the original route joins the north bank of the Thames and follows it upstream to Temple Footbridge, which is unfortunately closed due to dilapidation and danger (missing/rotten planks). The alternative is 3 km of tarmac.This is followed by a pretty stretch along the Thames, passing Hurley Lock and the residences of Frogmill.The walk leaves the Thames, crosses Henley Road and takes a small path that runs alongside the Robinswood estate, where we saw a deer frolicking!Splendid horse pastures alternate with forest until you reach the top of Ashley Hill.Shortly after kilometre 17, the route passes through a huge osier bed belonging to Berkshire College of Agriculture and then enters the fields.

A walk from station to station using the Thames Path.

A varied walk on mostly good paths. No stiles and moderate slopes.

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.

This lovely circular walk offers the opportunity to explore the local countryside and stroll alongside one of the most famous rivers in the world. There are stories of a Viking burial, a famous poet, a gambler and a mill with a new lease of life.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch and Dunsden.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden and Binfield Heath.

Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden, Crowsley Park and Binfield Heath.

Lovely walk through the countryside passing by Binfield Heath - Shiplake - Thames - Sonning.

An interesting walk that passes the five hills south of the Thames that make up the ‘Munros’. It takes advantage of two of the area’s major long-distance paths; the Chiltern Way and Thames Path. The walk culminates in a majestic 3-mile stretch alongside the Thames.

Level walk with some busy roadside walking and muddy areas.

An undulating stile free walk exploring the Chilterns countryside between the south Oxfordshire village of Binfield Heath and Crowsley Park.

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.

A level walk through Swinley Park, part of the Crown Estate, then across Ascot Heath with a close-up view of the world-famous race course.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Walk from the free car park at South Hill Park through their grounds and across to Caesar's Camp and round Bagshot Heath looping back via Rapley Lake to The Look Out (cafe) and back to South Hill Park (cafe and arts centre)

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.

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.

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.

This circular walk (Route 3) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections from Aston via Rememham and Hambleden.

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.

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)).

A long walk with some hills to negotiate and some lovely views.

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.

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.

A beautiful walk through the beech woods of Marlow Common. Look out for bluebells in the spring, orchids in early summer, and deer and red kites all year round. There is a diversion after Waypoint 3 - the walk instructions have been updated, but not the route on the map.

A walk along the Thames Path to Temple Lock and through the picturesque Harleyford Estate to the woods of Marlow Common and the new Chiltern Society Local Nature Reserve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.