On the Playing Fields of Eton, 9 miles, leisurely
Details
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Type: circular
Walk details
We'll start by walking through Windsor, around the walls of the castle and down to the river. We’ll cross Windsor Bridge over to the Eton side, and joining the Thames Path, turn upstream across the Brocas. We’ll follow the river for about three miles, past Boveney Lock to reach the small church at Boveney. Here we’ll leave the river and cross the wide open space of Dorney Common. If it’s a clear day, we will be able to see Windsor Castle in the distance, marking how far we have walked!
Depending on numbers, we will have a pub stop at the Palmer Arms in the village of Dorney. After that, we will join the Jubilee River - an artificial channel built in 2002 to provide flood defences for Maidenhead, Windsor, and Eton - downstream, following it until we reach the famous playing fields of Eton College. We'll pass the wall used in the College's unique Wall Game and stop briefly outside the College main entrance. The walk will conclude by heading down Eton High Street and crossing the bridge back to finish at Windsor. There is the opportunity of a drink at either the George in Eton or the Duchess of Cambridge in Windsor before heading home.
Travel details
By public transport
Please travel on the 10.30 train from Slough to Windsor and Eton Central (connecting train leaves Reading at 09.59 and Maidenhead at 10.11) if travelling by train. The walk leader intends to travel on these trains; if they are delayed the start of the walk may be as well.
The walk will start from outside Windsor and Eton Central station, but will pass Windsor and Eton Riverside station shortly after the start. If you wish to join at Riverside station, please let the walk leader know in advance.
By car
There are multiple places to park in Windsor if travelling by car - charges apply. The nearest to the walk start are in Alma Road, River Street and Charles Street.
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/