Sat 17 May 2025 - HENLEY-ON-THAMES VIA HAMBLEDEN THE GREAT WOOD AND THE THAMES PATH -  Gail B

A delightfully varied walk (SWC 1). Some steep but short inclines; some easy walking through parkland with extensive views; woodland, including part of the Great Wood; fields; some walking through country lanes; some on chalk studded tracks. A tiny village with a huge church; a long weir over turbulent waters. Finally a calm end along the Thames path to Henley.

 Start: Henley-on-Thames riverside.

Antique kissing gate outside Henley

Floral arrangement - John Piper window in Fawlwey church

 Fawley churchyard: lunch stop and warm welcome

Woodland near Hambledon 

Cattle grazing at Hambleden

Hambledon church

  Outdoor sports centre 

Kite alert!

 Hambleden river crossing

Thames path and pleasure boat going back into Henley

 Photos: Ruth, Sue E, Dave H