The beautiful rural valleys around Marlow - 23k/15 miles

Do this walk because – you’ll enjoy lots of variety and get great panoramic views across the Thames and the Chiltern hills (a designated area of outstanding natural beauty).

Hike facts
Hike distance: Approximately 23 km/15 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, 6 - 7 hours.
Hike grade: Moderate (we've got a few hills and it may be muddy).
Weather: see here
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day.
What to take: a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Also, as we're volunteers we don't have public liability insurance, so if you sign up for the walk, you accept you're fully responsible for your own safety.

Walk description
After leaving Marlow we’ll head towards Bovingdon Green and its iconic village common. We’ll then spend the morning crossing some beautiful valleys and woods on our way to Hambleden, where we’ll stop for lunch.

From here, we’ll head back to Marlow and enjoy some scenic views over the river Thames, finishing with a very picturesque part of the Thames Path with great views of Bisham Abbey across the river.

There’s lots of lovely pubs in Marlow for a quick drink/bite to eat before catching the train home 😊

Meeting at
Marlow station. We'll be outside the station exit holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below. Meeting time: 10.26 am, to sync with the train arriving Marlow at that time. We'll leave at 10.35 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Getting there: get the 10:03 local train from Maidenhead to Marlow, arriving 10.26 am. Maidenhead is on the Elizabeth line and on the main line from Paddington to Didcot.
Coming back: There is a train from Marlow every hour, departing at 29 minutes past the hour.

A return from London Paddington costs £20.60 but with Groupsave or a Network Railcard, it's £13.55 (as of 12/5/24).

Plan your route here: trainline & TFL

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊