Start at a Roman villa site, cross the Thames via a weir & lock at Hambleden Mill, before heading upstream along the regatta course to Henley. A low hill above Remenham offers views & a chance spot kingfishers on the river. Slopes & stiles throughout.
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51.55, -0.88 · rel 19437205
51.55, -0.88 · rel 19437205
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns
10,4 km from Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854 to Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854 through urban area.
Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854
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Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · 3 points along the route
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05 · Intersecting routes
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06 · From the trail
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08 · Before you go
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Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is 10.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns takes approximately 2h 36min to complete.
No, Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854 to Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns starts at Skimmet Road Car Park, Mill End, Hambleden;Grid Ref: SU785854.
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is maintained and managed by National Trust.