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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51.54, -0.90 · rel 19437205
51.54, -0.90 · rel 19437205
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns
1,3 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
Is this one for you?
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
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The Remenham Barrier
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Dusty Springfield
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
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06 · From the trail
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is 1.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns takes approximately 20 min 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 an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Hambleden Mill to Henley-on-Thames Circular River Walk, Central Chilterns is maintained and managed by National Trust.