The Short Wind in the Willows Walk, Maidenhead

Enjoy this shorter walk through the attractive, unspoilt village of Cookham Dean before passing the boyhood home of Kenneth Grahame, author of 'The Wind in the Willows'. Continue through Quarry & Fultness Woods - the inspiration for Grahame's 'Wild Wood'

At 5.1 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.