Walk 11: Winter Hill, Marlow, Bourne End
Distance : 6.9 miles / 11.1 km
Steps : 15k
Difficulty : Moderate
Time : 3 hours
Meet : Gossmore car park - free parking
Optional coffee : Chives
We follow the Thames Path to Bourne End, crossing the river via the railway bridge before returning along the opposite bank. We then veer off to climb Winter Hill, pass briefly through Bisham Woods, and continue through the flood tunnels and across farmland before crossing Marlow Bridge and rejoining the Thames Path back to the start.
Walk 12: Mundaydean, Bovington Green, Marlow Common
Distance : 5 miles / ? km
Steps : 11k
Difficulty : Moderate
Time : 2 hours 20 minutes
Meet : Berwick Road, Marlow
Optional coffee : Cedar cafe
Following the Chiltern Way past the vineyard, we gradually climb to a magnificent view across the valley. We then descend through farmland before rising again through woodland to enter Marlow Common Woods. We continue through Pullingshill Wood and Davenport Wood, pass through Bovingdon Green, before dropping back to the start.
Walk 13: Hambleden, Medmenham and the Thames
Distance : 6.0 miles / 9.7 km
Steps : 13k
Difficulty : Moderate
Time : 3 hours (coffee break half way Hambelden Village Shop)
Meet : Ferry Lane, Medmenham
Optional coffee : Hambleden Village Shop
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 Hambleden, 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.
Walk 14: Cookham Dean and Pinkneys Green
Distance : 5.3 miles / 8.5 km
Steps : 13k
Difficulty : Easy
Time : 2 hours 15 minutes
Meet : Cookham Dean Common layby
Optional coffee : Daisy Love
Our walk begins across Cookham Dean Common, then briefly passes through woodland before opening out into farmland. We follow sections of the Cookham Bridleway Circuit, continuing through expansive open countryside. We then run adjacent to Pinkneys Green, skirt the edge of Gouldings Wood, before returning to the starting point.
Walk 15: Hambleden and Rotten Row
Distance : 5.2 miles / 8.4 km
Steps : 12.5k
Difficulty : Easy - (with a long hill climb to start)
Time : 2 hours 25 minutes
Meet : Stag and Huntsman Car Park (Just Park app -£3) or free parking near Church and shop)
Optional coffee : Hambleden Village Shop
Our walk begins with a fairly long and steep ascent leading out of the car park, initially along a road and opening up into woodland. The path eventually levels off, passing through the expansive and well-maintained Hutton’s Farm. We continue through quiet woodland and farmland, rich in deer and pheasants, and refreshingly free of other people. We then join the Chiltern Way, on quiet woodland trails before arriving in Rotten Row, following quiet roads before returning to the start of the walk across the cricket ground.
Walk 16: Cookham, Thames and Cock Marsh
Distance : 5.2 miles / 8.4 km
Steps : 12.5k
Difficulty : Easy
Time : 2 hours 15 minutes
Meet : Cookham Moor National Trust Car Park £2 for non-members
Optional coffee : The Teapot, Cookham
Leaving the popular Cookham Moor, our route climbs up and across the golf course, offering wonderful views across the valley. We pass several impressive properties in Cookham before descending Winter Hill to join the Thames Path. The return is flat and easy, following the gentle curve of the Thames back to the starting point.
Walk 17: Fingest, Turville and Skirmett
Distance : 4.3 miles / 6.9 km
Steps : 10k
Difficulty : Easy
Time : 2 hours 15 minutes
Meet : Outside The Chequers pub. Parking - Saint Bartholomew Church, Fingest
Optional coffee : Cedar cafe, Marlow
Although shorter, this route is still challenging, with several ascents and descents along the way. Leaving Fingest via the Chiltern Way, a woodland track soon opens out to beautiful views over Turville village and its famous windmill from the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. We then cross the valley through open farmland and woodland, where you’re likely to spot resident deer. A steep descent leads into the village of Skirmett before we pass through the village and climb once again up the valley, winding through woodland before opening out to wonderful views back towards Fingest, with the windmill perched above.
Walk 18: Henley and Culham Court
Distance : 5.4 miles / 8.7 km
Steps : 13k
Difficulty : Moderate
Time : 2 hours 25 minutes
Meet : Southfields (long stay) car park, Henley (off Goodall Close)
Optional Coffee: Berries Coffee
Our walk begins in the heart of Henley town centre, crossing over Henley Bridge before picking up the Chiltern Way as it gently leads us up and out of the town. We wind through peaceful woodland and open farmland, with wide skies and far-reaching views, before entering the magnificent Culham Court estate, home to its rare and beautiful white deer. A steady climb takes us to the top of the hill, where we follow quiet woodland trails that guide us all the way back down into Henley town centre, completing a circular route full of contrast, space and calm.
