Historic Walks
The Thames Path National Trail may have officially opened in 1996, but a trail has existed along the banks of the River Thames for hundreds of years meaning there is plenty to keep even the keenest history buff happy!
Walks with some history
The artist J.M.W. Turner’s paintings of the river Thames and its surrounding idyllic landscapes are world renowned – follow in his footsteps on this walk around St Margarets in Twickenham, where Turner built a house that he resided in between 1812 to 1826…
This walk starts at Goring and Streatley Station, located in the lovely town of Goring which boasts plenty of places for refreshments and shopping. Alog the route there is plenty of history, an optional stop off at a nature reserve and some stunning views across the River Thames…
This family friendly circular walk will take you from Donnington Bridge to Iffley Lock and back. You’ll have the option of visiting St Mary the Virgin Church with its stunning stained-glass window by John Piper.
You are never far from the river on this 5 mile circular route, which centres itself on a bustling crossroads in the market town of Lechlade-Upon-Thames. The walk uses paths field tracks and road and along the pretty route you will encounter water-meadows, pretty river views, not…
This walk has plenty for history lovers - the oldest building on Eton High Street, Windsor Castle with 1,000 years of royal history, a Brunel railway bridge and, more recently, some art installations that celebrated the Olympics of 2012. The walk starts at Windsor Bridge, crosses…
This lovely circular route includes some of Wallingford centre and also gives great views of the town and Oxford University Boat Club from the opposite bank as you walk through the Riverside Meadows. This is certainly a walk for architecture or church lovers because you…
Windsor
Enjoy the produce from Windsor Royal Farm Shop or Windsor Castle ice cream made from…
Places To Stay
Reading offers a variety of accommodation for all needs, much of it set in or close…
Places to Eat
There's a wide range of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes to choose from that suits…
What's On
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead offers one-off events as well as major…