Winter Hill and the Thames - Short Hike
Details
In conjunction with London Explorers. (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/)
Walk length 7.5 miles/12km approx. Circular.
A short afternoon walk between Bourne End and Marlow along the Thames with panoramic views across the river valley from Winter Hill.
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Marlow is a pretty historic market town, now famous also for its many rowing clubs and Thames waterfront.
Please bring water and snacks for the walk. The walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a short snack stop & pub at the end, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (we have a relaxed pace which includes sightseeing and photography).
Walk cost £4 (meetup, organizer fee). Train from London approx £10 with group save.
There are a number of travel options..
Meeting & Transport:
Meet outside Bourne End Train Station from 12.45pm for the walk to start at 1.00pm, just after the train from London.
Train from London: 11.48am from London Paddington gets to Bourne End for 12.47pm (change at Maidenhead). I would suggest you meet at 11.15am at London Paddington next to the WHSmith shop to give you time to get a group save/buy tickets (see photo below). The organizer will not be taking the train and will meet you at Bourne End Station. See National Rail Enquiries (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/)
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I would encourage you to seek other members who are driving, or take advantage of a group save on the train.
Car: Station Car Park at Bourne End £2, but free council car park at Wakeman Road (5mins walk), (Wakeman Road SL8 5SX).
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The organizer will not be taking the train from London but will meet you at Bourne End Train Station.
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
RSVP: The organizers monitor non-attendance; please update your RSVP beforehand. Please see our RSVP policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/RSVP_for_Walks/)
Weather: See BBC Weather (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/) Please see our weather policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Weather/)
Dog Policy: As a group we allow and enjoy dogs on our walks however we do ask dog owners to read our dog policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Dog_Policy/)
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)