RAINBOW RIDGE – Henley-on-Thames Circular (26.5km) / Moderate Plus
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STEADY PACED SCENIC WALK
16.5 mi (26.5 km) / 550m ascent / Moderate Plus (3 paws)
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What better way to spend part of your weekend than escaping to Henley-on-Thames – a charming riverside town regularly voted among the best places to live in the English countryside. Set against a backdrop of wooded hills, rolling green fields and postcard-perfect villages, this area is rich with welcoming hostelries, perfectly placed for a well-earned refreshment.
This nicely paced, moderate hike blends scenic ease with just enough testing ascents to deliver a satisfying workout without feeling relentless. By the journey’s end, you’ll have more than earned the chance to unwind in one of Henley’s inviting, lively pubs.
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🏋🏻♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED
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AVERAGE TO GOOD – capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a steady pace.
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🏞️ HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Visit Henley-on-Thames, a superb and historic riverside town.
(#) Explore the rich wildlife, flora and fauna of the beautiful Warburg Nature Reserve.
(#) Discover the atmospheric remains of the medieval Church of St James, dating back to the 1600s.
(#) Admire sweeping panoramic views across the Chiltern Hills.
(#) Enjoy a splendid outdoor lunch from a scenic hillside viewpoint.
(#) Visit traditional, character-rich rural villages and welcoming countryside pubs.
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🥪 DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch – Hill viewpoint / Mid hike pub stops (for drinks only) / Walk end pub stop.
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🌎 MEETING POINT
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‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Henley-on-Thames Station, no later than specified start time.
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📝 LOGISTICS
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- 9:08 – Train from PADDINGTON
- 9:45 – Connection at TWYFORD
- 10:00 – Start walk from HENLEY-ON-THAMES
- 17:30 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!
(Circular hike)
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🚂 TRAIN TICKET
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- 'Return to Henley-on-Thames’
(1 Change)
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💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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PLEASE CLEARLY REFERENCE YOUR NAME & THE EVENT
- (A) PAYPAL – @tukitiger using the ‘Friends & Family' option ONLY!
- (B) BANK TRANSFER
Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841
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🥾 WHAT TO BRING
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- Torch (Autumn/Winter hikes)
- Sit mat
- Outdoor wear – basic technical clothing & equipment
- AVOID - jeans
- Waterproofs (rain forecast?)
- Footwear – recommend ankle support hiking boots, not essential
- Packed Lunch (high energy snacks possibly)
- Water – 1 to 2 litres
- Vaseline (good for avoiding blisters)
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⚕️ SAFETY
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This hike is led by an experienced hike leader & qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.
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📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS
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