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Henley Walks and Route Map

Henley-on-Thames walk, Oxfordshire
Henley-on-Thames · Photo: Local Walks Team

If you fancy a lovely Henley walk, we have 4 circular routes to choose from? Henley-on-Thames is a beautiful town on the River Thames and surrounded by wonderful Oxfordshire countryside. The Henley routes we have on the Oxfordshire Walks app range from 1.25 miles to 10.5 miles.

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Henley-on-Thames walk 01

Henley Short Walk

Walk distance
1¼ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This is a short family-friendly stroll around the Mill Meadows in the wonderful town of Henley-on-Thames.

This route is a simple walk that takes you along the River Thames via the pretty Marsh Meadows and then takes you on a path through some nice woodland.

Finally, it visits the Mill Meadows adventure playground which is great for the kids.

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Henley-on-Thames walk 02

Henley River Thames Walk

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This is another relatively short walk around the wonderful town of Henley-on-Thames.

This route heads north from Mill Meadows, crosses the bridge and then takes you on a lovely loop of walking made up of woodland, open countryside, quiet lanes and of course a stretch of walking alongside the River Thames at it's best.

You can combine this route with the first route to create a longer route if you wish, and there are plenty of lovely eateries in the town itself.

Henley River Thames Walk 5.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly2.5 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy2.5 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walker review

A very nice longer then usual walk with some great scenery!

Henley-on-Thames walk 03

Henley River Thames and Hambleden Lock Walk

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This route is an extension of the second route that enjoys a longer stretch of walking alongside the wonderful River Thames.

It takes you further along the river past the village of Remenham and it follows the river all the way around until it passes the impressive Hambleden Lock and then reaches the village of Aston.

The path between Aston and Henley is then open countryside and a section through Remenham woods.

Henley River Thames and Hambleden Lock Walk 4.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly4.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café2.7 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Henley-on-Thames walk 04

Henley Adventure Walk

Walk distance
10½ miles
Time
5.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a truly fantastic and epic adventure that really explores this beautiful part of the county. The walk takes you through the pretty town of Henley-on-Thames before following the River Thames all the way up to Mill End and crossing the impressive Hambleden Lock.

It then heads north into the beautiful village of Hambleden (where you'll find a great pub for refreshments!) before heading west into and through the Great Wood.

Finally, the walk returns to Henley via quiet country lanes and through Henley Park's lovely open countryside. There are a lot of steep hills on this very long walk, so please go prepared with enough food, water and energy.

Henley Adventure Walk 4.3 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 2 reviews

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.7 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities2.7 / 5
Pub or café4.7 / 5
Route accuracy4.3 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Great walk! I think its best to start along the Thames. It is flat and spectacular all the way to the Stag and Huntsman pub. The food at the pub is amazing. There is a climb after you leave the pub. But that is the only noticeable one along the route. It is then a great walk through beautiful forest, lovely small village and great park, all the way back to Henley.

Walker review

Nice long walk with 1 noticable climb.Some pretty vistas. I parked at Mill End car park instead of busy Henley. Plenty of wildlife and livestock was viewed, as well as a local celebtrity out jogging!

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Expanded route map for Henley River Thames Walk, a 3.5 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire