Bourne End, Maidenhead, Cookham, Winter Hill & The Thames – Medium & Short Hike

Walk length 14miles/23km approx or 9miles/15km. Circular.

A varied circular hike from Maidenhead to Cookham Moor and Bourne End with panoramic views across the river valley from Winter Hill and sections of the Thames path.

We will have snack picnic lunch on Cock Marsh close to Bourne End which has a rail station (you would need to get a single to Maidenhead for the mainline) if you want to return approx. halfway along the walk.

Cock Marsh is also very close to the Bounty Pub on the Thames for any refreshments.

Some of the woodland areas may display spring bluebells.

Please bring water and snack lunch for the walk. The walk should finish at about 4.30pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.

THE HIKE IS LARGELY FLAT BUT DOES HAVE SOME CONSIDERABLE HILL CLIMBS SUCH AS WINTER HILL.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Meeting & Transport

Meet outside Maidenhead train station for the walk to start at 10.30am (after the train from London arrives).

The 9.44am from London Paddington gets to Maidenhead for 10.30am. Maidenhead is also on the Elizabeth line.

If coming from London you could meet opposite the WHSmith at London Paddington from 9.15am (to give you time to get tickets) if you want to get groups saves, see photo below (the organizer is not coming by train for this hike).

Train cost £18.00 return but could be reduced with a group save or national railcard discount.

Car: Maidenhead station charges for parking but some side roads are free on a Sunday (please check before parking and leave enough time to park).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681

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 should 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/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.