Messing About By The Rivers, 5.5 miles, leisurely
Details
This 5.5-mile circular walk from Taplow takes in stretches of the Thames Path and Jubilee River, and goes past the 2012 Olympic rowing and canoeing venue.
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: gentle. Ascent: 15m.
This walk will be led by Tom and Cate.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Walk details
From the station, there will be a short stretch of road walking, before we walk past Taplow Lake. We’ll then join the Jubilee River for the first time. Completed in 2002, this is a 7 mile long artificial river that is the centrepiece of a flood defence scheme for Maidenhead and Windsor. After a short distance we’ll leave the Jubilee River and join the Thames Path proper, just after Bray Lock. Continuing on the river past Summerleaze Footbridge, we’ll leave and get a distant view of Dorney Lake - the venue for Olympic rowing and canoeing in 2012. If numbers permit, we'll make a stop at the excellent cafe at Dorney Court. Afterwards, we’ll rejoin the Jubilee River for a second stretch before returning to the station via footpaths and roads.
Travel details
By public transport
Please travel on the 13.02 departure from Reading (Maidenhead 13.15) if travelling by train. The walk leaders intend to travel on this train, if it is delayed the start of the walk will be as well. At the end of the walk return trains are half-hourly.
By car
Pay-by-app parking is available at the station.
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 note - there is no lunch stop on this walk.
- Please bring a snack and some 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.