After crossing farmland and the Henley Road, a steep initial climb brings us to the top of the valley, offering sweeping views back down to the Thames. The path passes from open farmland into woodland before descending into the picturesque village of Hambledon, where a conveniently located coffee shop makes for the perfect halfway stop. From here, our route continues across open grassland with a charming chalk stream, before re-joining the Thames Path and following it all the way back to the start.