The walking routes displayed here are Circular Routes. Unlike Linear walks, or "Slow Ways", Circular Walks finish back where they started...but because the walks are circular, you can of course start them from anywhere along the route.
We try hard to make sure that all our walking routes keep you away from traffic as much as possible and take you through all the most beautiful and interesting places around Henley-on-Thames.
Circular Routes that pass through: Mill End
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Flower Pot Loop
One of the most popular walks from Henley is the "Flower Pot Loop", an 8km (5 mile) loop which features a walk along the 2.5km (1.6 mile) straight part of the River Thames made famous by the Henley Royal Regatta, Temple Island, Hambleden Lock & Weir, The recently renovated Flower Pot pub and a scenic walk across the hill top and through Remenham Wood.The walk is fairly easy and can be shortened by 200m by walking across the meadow between Hambleden Lock and the Flower Pot, rather than sticking to the Thames Path.The route works equally well in either direction, though do note that the distance between the Flower Pot pub and Henley is 10-15 minutes shorter via the hill top than via the Thames Path.
| Distance Duration | 8.2km (5.1 miles) 1.7 hours | Highlights | Henley Flower Pot Hambleden Lock Henley Reach Temple Island Diagonal Field Remenham Wood |
River walk to Aston
Along the pretty Thames Path and along the beautiful Hambleden Lock, where you can see the boats pass by. Refreshments/lunch at the Flowerpot at Aston. Back via Remenham Wood
| Distance Duration | 8.9km (5.5 miles) 1.8 hours | Highlights | Henley Flower Pot Hambleden Lock Bridge Henley Reach Temple Island Diagonal Field Remenham Wood |
Hambleden via the River
Walk via the Northern side of the Thames, via SSSI Temple Island Meadows. Towards the pretty village of Hambleden, where you can get refreshments at The Stag & Huntsman, or the village shop. Back to Mill End, where you cross the lock and return via the Thames Path. The route can be shortened by taking the bus back from Mill End (hourly bus).
| Distance Duration | 11km (6.8 miles) 2.3 hours | Highlights | Henley Hambleden Hambleden Lock Henley Reach Management College Temple Island |
Henley, Hambleden, Medmenham, Mill End and Aston Loop
This is a beautiful 18km (11 mile) circular walk includes 4km (2.5 miles) walking along, the much quieter and less well trodden, Buckinghamshire side of the River Thames. It begins in Henley and takes walkers along the river, past Fawley Court, Temple Island and the Henley Business School, and into the beautiful village of Hambleden. After a refreshing drink at the Stag & Huntsman, walkers are treated to stunning views of the valley as they follow the hillside round towards the village of Medmenham where the Dog and Badger will gladly provide further refreshment. Walkers then rejoin the Buckinghamshire River Bank and follow it back towards Mill End where they cross over Hambleden Lock and head towards the Flowerpot Pub, for further refreshment, in the village of Aston. An attractive 3.5km (2.2 mile) walkfrom Aston across the hilltop and down through Remenham Wood back into Henley caps this walk off nicely. Terrain: Mostly flat, out in the open, two moderate hills, minimal walking on roads, approx 4 to 6 hours.
| Distance Duration | 18km (11.2 miles) 3.7 hours | Highlights | Henley Flower Pot Hambleden Stag & Huntsman The Dog & Badger Hambleden Lock Mill End Hillside View Diagonal Field Remenham Wood |