Saturday, 16 October 2021 - HENLEY CIRCULAR VIA HAMBLEDEN - 11 miles - Leader: Roger B

Passing through Henley we join the Oxfordshire Way through Fawley and the Great Wood to the picturesque village of Hambleden, our lunch stop. After lunch south to cross the Thames over the weir at Hambleden Lock and follow the Thames Path back to Henley.
Lunch: A late picnic at Hambleden with village shop, then drink at Stag & Huntsman pub for toilet facilities.

1.  Heading off in Oxfordshire/Bucks border country 

2.  Heading off in Oxfordshire/Bucks border country

3.   En route: 18^th century: Freeman mausoleum, Fawley; 20^th century pub; and 21^st century balloon

4.    The Great Wood

5.      St Mary the Virgin church, Hambleden– lunch stop

6.      … and the tomb of Sir Cope D’Oyley and his 10 children

7.      Some of Hambleden’s  brick and flint houses

8.      Hambleden Weir

9.      Thames path back to Henley

10.  Henley

Today’s big group descending after Fawley Green.

Iron Henge – supports from the under-croft of St Pancreas station - part of the McAlpine railway collection.

Painted church roof

Tranquil Thames Valley scene

Balloon over Henley

Photos: Ruth, Mark B, Dave H, Gail B