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### 🌄 Overview

This pretty linear walk through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty takes us from the historic market town of Amersham along the meandering River Chess and through the scenic Chess Valley. Leaving Amersham Station, we pass through Lower Bois before joining the river, following peaceful footpaths past the well-preserved Weir House Mill and on towards Latimer Park Farm, once the site of a Roman villa. The route continues through Frogmore Meadows nature reserve and the historic Sarratt Bottom watercress beds, the last remaining examples of what was once a major Chilterns industry. Walking on good paths and tracks through rolling open countryside, we finish in Rickmansworth, where you can join us for a drink and some food or head straight home by train.

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### 🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info

Meeting Time: 10:15 – Amersham Station (outside main entrance)
Trains: • Metropolitan Line to Amersham• Chiltern Railways from London Marylebone
Tickets: Amersham is in Zone 9 – Oyster, Contactless, or Travelcard accepted
Hike Start: 10:15 – Amersham Station
Lunch: Pack Lunch
Hike Finish: Around 16:30 – Rickmansworth Station
Return Trains: Frequent services back to London

🚆 Train fare is not included – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day.

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### 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Waterproof jacket & layers for changing weather
✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water
✅ Train ticket / Contactless / Travelcard

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### 📏 Grade & Distance

Grade: Beginner / Intermediate
Distance: 19 km / 12 miles
Terrain: Footpaths and tracks through rolling open countryside

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👣 Hike Leader:
Gary
📧 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk
📱 07968585224

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## 🌿 Thames Path to Runnymede & Windsor Great Park Circular

Grade: Beginner
Distance: 18 km / 11 miles
Hiking Time: Approx. 5 hours
Terrain: Easy paths, riverside trails & park tracks

This is a beautiful and historic circular hike following the River Thames to Runnymede Meadow — the site where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, shaping the future of democracy in England.
From Runnymede we climb gently through woodland before entering Windsor Great Park, once the royal hunting grounds. Walking among ancient oak trees and open deer parkland, we enjoy sweeping views before descending the famous Long Walk with stunning views of Windsor Castle.
Windsor Castle has been home to British royalty since the 11th century. After passing the castle, we rejoin the Thames Path and follow the river back into Windsor. You’re welcome to join us for a drink at the end before catching the train home.

## 📍 Schedule & Meeting Info

Meeting Time: 09:00
Meeting Point: London Waterloo Station – underneath the main clock
Train: 09:33 train from Waterloo Arrives Datchet Station at 10:22 (57 mins)
Train Fare: Not included – buy a return ticket to Windsor & Eton Riverside (on the day or in advance)
Hike Start: 10:30 – Datchet Station
Lunch: Packed lunch on route
Hike Finish: Approx. 17:00 – Windsor & Eton Riverside Station

## 👣 Hike Leader: Gary📱 07968585224

## 🎒 What to Bring

✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water
✅ Suitable clothing for the weather
✅ Warm layer & waterproof jacket
✅ Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
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## Stay Connected

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GRADE: Beginners hike, 18km (11 miles), 192m ascent, approx 5 hours hiking.
This is a linear hike, starting from Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire and ending in Marlow in scenic Buckinghamshire. Henley is one of the most beautiful towns in England, surrounded by the woodlands of Chiltern Hills which was designated in 1965 as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Starting from Henley-on-Thames we follow Thames Path and visit picturesque Hambleden village, famous for its church which dates back over 1000 years. We then follow Shakespeare's Way and explore the woods of Chiltern Hills and finish our hike in scenic Marlow, a vibrant Georgian market town set amongst the rich meadows of the river valley famous for its historic streets, restaurants and a suspension bridge, where we celebrate the finish of the hike in a traditional pub of 16th century, a proper way to finish a hike! Feel free to join us!

MEETING POINT: 08:15 London Paddington station, by the information booth near the main ticket hall near platform 1. Second meeting point will be at Henley-on-Thames, if you want to make your own way there.

TRAINS: We will be taking the 08:48 train, changing at Twyford and arriving at Henley at 09:57 journey time 1hr 9min. Train save ticket return (with Network railcard or group save tickets with minimum of 3) to Henley costs approx £15.

WALK STARTS: 10:00 at Henley-on-Thames.

LUNCH: Pack lunch

WALK FINISHES: Approx 16:00 at Marlow.

HIKE LEADER: Fofi

COST: £10 organiser fee payable on RSVP.

What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear.
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