Hiking: Henley Circular & Great Wood – Sun 19 Jul 2026

Schedule

Sun Jul 19 2026 at 08:30 am to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

London Paddington railway station | London, EN

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Hiking: Henley Circular & Great Wood – Sun 19 Jul 2026
Fancy a proper summer countryside day with riverside views, woodland trails and a really nice atmosphere in Henley? We’ll do a 16.5 km circular hike mixing the calm of the River Thames with the wooded hills around Henley. And the town is buzzing because it’s the Thames Traditional Boat Festival weekend, so it’s the perfect day to go.
Key details
- Distance: 16.5 km (10.2 miles)
- Walking time: around 4 hours 30 min (plus breaks)
- Difficulty: 4/10 (good for most levels, steady social pace)
- Route type: circular
Meeting & transport
- Meet: 8:30 AM at Paddington Station (WHSmith Main)
- Start: Henley-on-Thames Station
- Estimated return to London: around 8:00 PM
Highlights along the way
- Thames riverside stretches and classic Henley views
- Great Wood woodland trails
- Temple Island and Fawley Temple
- Hambleden Mill
- St Mary the Virgin Church
What to bring
Comfy walking shoes/boots, water (at least 1L), snacks/lunch for a picnic stop, and a light waterproof just in case.
Price / options
- Members: Free
- Non-members: £12
- Options: Without transport OR Including group transport (+£24)
On the day
Look for Maria at the meeting point. If you can’t find us, call/text Maria: 07535 295739
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