Windsor to Bourne End
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.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Windsor Castle to Chequers
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 18.11 km -
Average duration: 5h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 13 m -
Descent: - 24 m -
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Highest point: 40 m -
Lowest point: 16 m
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United Kingdom
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Start: N 51.482689° / W 0.607508° -
End: N 51.575463° / W 0.713698° -
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Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 40 m - Castle Hill, Windsor
- 1 : km 1.29 - alt. 21 m - Railway bridge
- 2 : km 2.35 - alt. 21 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 3.31 - alt. 18 m - Jubilee River
- 4 : km 10.64 - alt. 27 m - A4
- 5 : km 15.93 - alt. 27 m - Cookham
- 6 : km 16.43 - alt. 29 m - River Thames
- E : km 18.11 - alt. 29 m - Bourne End
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