Scenic Valley

Marlow to Cookham

Download the Marlow to Cookham walk (PDF).

The River Thames at MarlowWater walk: This stretch of walk is arguably the most beautiful of the Thames Valley with the wooded slopes of Winter Hill rising on the opposite bank as you leave Marlow. In Marlow you will see Marlow suspension bridge designed by William Tierney Clark who designed Hammersmith Bridge in London. This walk gives you fantastic views of Winter Hill and as you near Cookham the path takes you through Cock Marsh, a designated site of special scientific interest preserved by the National Trust and home to many rare plants. Once in Cookham why not visit to the Stanley Spencer Gallery? Stanley Spencer lived in Cookham most of his life and the village’s former Victorian Methodist Chapel has been converted into the gallery where you can see much of the artist’s work exhibited.

Winter warmer: You will find plenty of places to stop for a drink or bite to eat in Marlow including the Compleat Angler's Bowaters and Aubergine restaurants. Or try Bel & The Dragon at Cookham.

Length: 7 miles
Time: 3 1/2 hours

Train stations: Marlow and Cookham

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