COUNTRYSIDE WALK: HENLEY, THAMES, WOODS 🌳🌲🌿 and MEDIEVAL VILLAGES

A 9.5 Mile Countryside Walk.
Get out of London for a day in the countryside in the company of great friends! Today we will visit Henley on Thames, the beautiful market town set on the Thames in the midst of the stunning Oxfordshire Chiltern Hills. Henley is the home of the famous Henley Regatta and Henley Festival. From there we will embark upon a walk through scenic rural Oxfordshire.

We walk, along the Thames Path from Henley, to the pretty historic Hambleden Village after which, we will proceed through the Great Wood for 1 mile before heading back across Hambleden lock in a 'fiqure of eight' to the medieval village of Remenham with its historic church dating back to norman times. This is a very scenic walk, outward along the Thames, through woods and back again across open countryside, with many places of interest en route.

This day out will also be a great opportunity to socialise and make new friends. We will finish the walk back in Henley on Thames, close to a large pub where the socialising can continue.

We start the event at Henley Station at 1.30pm. Trains are available from Paddington Station in Central London. Journey time is approximately 1 hour and 10 mins with 2 changes (usually at Slough and Twyford).

Aim to arrive at Paddington at about 11.30 am (there will be a host at Paddington) if you want to take advantage of group travel discounts (I/3 off), and also allow time to purchase tickets etc. We will not be stopping at a pub for lunch therefore it is essential that you bring snacks and/or sandwiches for a short 20 minute picnic en route.

Trains back from Henley to London are available at half hourly intervals.

Look for Ken with the Ken's Events/Meetup Flag, inside Paddington station and outside Henley Station.

RISKS: In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other recognised paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes) If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

Unfortunately no dogs and small children are permitted on this countryside walk as we will encounter farm animals during this walk.
Please dress appropriately for weather conditions, and always carry a bottle of water.

There are no convenient exit points during this walk, so you should only come on this walk if you are fit, and are prepared for the full 9.5 miles (there will only be one 20 minute picnic break at a scenic spot) and there are a couple of steep up-hill sections.

Please note that there is a £8 meetup organisers contribution for this countryside walk for guests and those members who do not yet hold the Ken's Event Card. You are recommended to take out the Ken's Event Card for £20 (which lasts for a full 12 months - equivalent to only £1.66 per month) to avoid paying the meetup organisers contribution each time you attend a walk. You can obtain a card during the event if you wish.

Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)

DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.

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