Reading to Henley via the Chilterns, 10 miles, moderate

A 10 mile walk from Reading to Henley through the Chilterns.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Walk details

The route ascends through Caversham before Heading out into the Chilterns Hills to join the Chiltern Way at Chalkhouse Green.

We then follow the Chiltern way across to the Crowsley Park estate and then head out the estate through woodland before dropping down into Harpsden and Henley enjoying views up and down the Thames.

Travel details

By public transport

Reading is easily reached by train or bus from many directions. Please note that this walk begins from the north exit of Reading station – this is NOT the town centre side outside the Three Guineas. If arriving by train, please follow the signs to “North Exit and Caversham”.

At the end of the walk, please use either the train from Henley to return to Reading (changing at Twyford) or the aqua 28 bus route.

By car

Please use one of the many car parks available in central Reading (or Henley) if travelling by car, where charges will apply.

Dogs

Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.

Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.

Notes

• Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
• It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.

Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.