HIKE 17km Henley on Thames (Royal Regatta home) and the Oxfordshire Way trail

Come and join us on a delightful and rural River Thames hike in the Southern Oxfordshire countryside. We follow the river towpath up towards the well preserved village of Hambleden and then make our way through deep woods, lush open fields and wide water meadows back to Henley.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the rural River Thames as it winds through lush Oxfordshire countryside
• Visit Henley - home of the world famous Henley Royal Regatta (rowing)
• A high chance of seeing Red Kites - one of the few birds of prey in the UK
• Visit the time preserved rural village of Hambleden
• A lovely mixture of river, meadow and woodland hiking on some great trails

HIKE DESCRIPTION

Henley is of course famous for its annual rowing regatta each summer and is a picturesque town settled on a meandering, wide and slow flowing section of the River Thames. Our trail passes Fawley Temple (built on an island in the river in 1771 as a fishing lodge for a wealthy local landowner) and then crosses over the weir footbridge at Hambleden Mill (61m wide and an experience in itself). After passing the village of Hambleden which dates back over 1000 years, our trail heads off through Great Wood and back to Henley along the Oxfordshire Way for a well earned drink in a delightful riverside pub with outside seating by the River Thames.

The town of Henley and its beauty has attracted many famous names including Liam Gallagher, George Orwell, George Harrison who have/had homes there.

We are also very likely to see Red Kites - a beautiful and rare bird of prey that thrives in the hills here.

MEETING POINT

Paddington station 8:35am, leave at 8:55am for the 9:08am train. Meet at the entrance of the main ticket office - MAP
Planned arrival back into London is 5:20pm (you are committed until then)

GUIDE - CORINA 07591 945281 (only for use during the hike) ABOUT US

FOOD - Bring a packed lunch, we usually visit a pub after the hike for drinks

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 11 miles (17km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 240m
Hiking time: 4.5 to 5 hours

COST & PAYMENT

£31 including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for RESALE, if your space sells you will be refunded.

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers KIT LINK
• Water (2 litres)
• Lunch
• We arrange train tickets and logistics, so just turn up and have a great day 😁

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider

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