The Chiltern hills and Henley-on-Thames - 19 Km/12 miles

Do this walk because - you'll see some great countryside along the Chiltern Way, enjoy the majestic Thames, and finish up in one of the most beautiful towns in Britain.

Walk facts
Distance: Approximately 19 km / 12 miles
Duration: Walking time circa 5.5 hours.
Grade: Moderate. We will maintain a steady pace over varied surfaces. Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
From the station we'll walk through the historic village of Wargrave towards Bottom Boles Wood.

Soon we join The Chiltern Way that will lead us to the Thames Path for some easy walking past Hambleden Lock to Remenham where we re-join The Chiltern Way for a more energetic route to our destination at Henley-on-Thames - one of the most beautiful towns in Britain.

From Henley Bridge its just a few steps to the end of our walk and a well-earned drink located within easy reach of the railway station.

Meeting at
Wargrave railway station. We'll be outside the station exit holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below.
Meeting time: 10.20 am. We'll leave at 10.25 am.

TRAVEL
by train
The day starts at Wargrave station and finishes in Henley on Thames. Buy a day Return to Henley on Thames which covers both journeys. It will cost £23.80 but with Groupsave or a Network Railcard, the price is £15.85 (as of 9/8/25).
From London: catch the 9.38 am from London Paddington arriving Wargrave at 10.19 am (change at Twyford).
Coming back: there are 2 trains an hour going back to London from
Henley on Thames.

Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

If you're driving there is a car park at Wargrave station & also at Henley-on-Thames railway station.

Limited spaces will be available in a car traveling from Reading to Wargrave (return). Message Carl R for information.

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 😊