Exploring Henley and Remenham Wood

This is one of a series of walks through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and offers fantastic views of the Thames Valley, the local countryside and picturesque villages. Along the way you may see birds such as red kites, buzzards, herons, kingfishers and pheasants and animals such as deer. Historical features along the walk include Henley town, Fawley Court, Hambleden Mill & Lock and Temple Island.It mainly follows rights of way, most of which are waymarked as follows: ‘yellow arrow’ Footpaths (walkers only) and ‘blue arrow’ Bridleways (horseriders, cyclists and walkers).

From Henley Hart Street cross the bridge over the River Thames on the left hand side. Once over the bridge turn left, following the signs for the Thames Path to Hambleden Lock, the path between the buildings will take you onto the side of the River. Follow the path for 2.25 miles until you reach Hambleden Lock.From Hambleden Lock continue along the Thames Path down river towards Hurley following the tarmac road. Follow the road away from the River to the village of Aston.Turn right and follow the road for 50 metres, then turn left and follow the track up the slope. (The Copas Partnership has kindly given permission to use this section of path which is not a public right of way.) Then turn right and follow the public footpath for half a mile.At the road turn left and walk for about 200m, then turn right and follow the footpath across the field.Follow the footpath through Remenham Wood.Leave the wood over the stile and cross the field downhill towards the trees to the signpost. Follow the path through the trees, continue over the stiles and fields until you reach Henley.Turn left and follow the road past the cricket pitch until you reach the main road and the Little Angel pub. Turn right along the main road and cross the River Thames back into Henley.

Getting there

Parking: There is cycle parking at Henley rail station, car parks and market place centre.

Public transport: Picturesque Henley-on-Thames is located on the banks of the River Thames in Oxfordshire, 6 miles north of Reading. By Train: Henley is easily reached by rail and the station is in the centre of town; Thames Trains run direct hourly services from Reading taking about 30 minutes, services from London Paddington, Slough and Oxford require a simple change at Reading. For train times and fares call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. By Bus: A regular bus service 328/329 operates between Reading-Henley-Mill End-Marlow-High Wycombe 7 days a week. You can catch this service either to get to Hambleden Lock or return to Henley. Bus shelters are located on the main road at Mill End. For timetables call 0870 6082698.