Day Hike: Pleasant Pheasant Hill, Hambledon, Henley & banks of the River Thames

HIGHLIGHTS

• Banks of the Thames
• Hambleden Mill & weir
• Temple Island
• Red Kites
• Filming location of Band of Brothers
• Hambledon
• Henley upon the Thames

DESCRIPTION
This relaxed hike starts and finishes from Henley-on-Thames.

The River Thames features in the first quarter of this hike as we stroll along the manicured bank of the river, passing the picturesque Temple Island. The Henley Regatta occurs on this stretch in the first week of July.

After crossing the Thames at Hamilton Lock we enter the picturesque village of Hambleden (often used in filming - including Band of Brothers). We then head to Pheasants Hill continuing through woodland and through the village of Fawley before following the Oxfordshire Way into Henley, where we'll find a cosy pub for a drink or two before heading home.

This is an excellent walk on which to see red kites, a once nearly-extinct bird of prey that was reintroduced to the Chilterns, who circle overhead with their haunting cries throughout the walk.

WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: 18-19 km (c.11 miles) circular route
Ascent: c.270 metres
Estimated Duration (approx): 5 hours walking
Difficulty: Moderate

PROGRAMME
Meetup Point: Henley on Thames - outside the front
Meetup Time: 09:30
Recommended train: Open Return from London Paddington to Henley-on Thames.
Departing at 08:38 arriving at Henley-on-Thames 09:27 (change at Twyford).
Feel free to use the event chat to arrange group saver tickets.
It is impossible to promise a specified finish train and time, but we aim to be back in London by 19:00

HIKE INCLUDES

• Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
• PayPal fees

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Travel costs
• Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
• Souvenirs
• Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (full list)

• Suitable hiking shoes or boots
• Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
• Water [2L recommended]
• Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
• Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
• Camera & Phone
• Picnic lunch and snacks

CANCELLING/REFUNDS
Please update your RSVP to say ‘No’ if your plans change. Others can then take advantage of the newly available place.
If the hike is complete, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event and request a refund, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. You must provide your email for the PayPal account and transaction reference.

QUESTIONS
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