The Loddon Nymph and the Thames Siren (14 miles/Moderate)

Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website

We leave Henley not via the Thames, but through the rolling Chilterns, on the way stopping to appreciate the elegant Knollys tomb in Rotherfield Greys. At lunch there'll be the option to visit the Loddon brewery for refreshment, before we take the Thames path into Reading, ending at the brand new Siren craft brew bar. Please bring a packed lunch. Tap Yard stop at lunchtime (for drinks only), with a bar at the end.

Terrain: Fields, Tracks, Woods, River Path, Country Roads

Travel: Take 9:38 from London Paddington, change at Twyford (arr. 10:09 dep. 10:15) arr. Henley-on-Thames 10:27. Buy return to Henley-on-Thames. May require an additional Single from Reading to Twyford.

Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.

Finish point: Reading station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/loddon-nymph-and-thames-siren