Cookham to Taplow Hike

COOKHAM TO TAPLOW VIA COOKHAM DEAN AND WINTER HILL FIGURE OF 9 WALK

Join us for a delightful walk through idyllic English countryside encompassing former homes of famous biblical artist Sir Stanley Spencer and Wind in The Willows author Kenneth Grahame, a free range turkey farm, striking views across multiple counties, picture postcard villages, scenic riverside views, impressive views of Cliveden House ground’s beechwood views and cross an historic lock onto a small island that was once a flour mill site

START: COOKHAM STATION

END: TAPLOW STATION

STATS

10 miles ( Protected content )

Terrain: Mostly flat, with one short ascent close to the start and later descent down to river, whereinafter it is a flat walk all the way to Taplow

Pace: Brisk (But not a fast paced walk)

Duration: Approximately 4 and a half hours

HIGHLIGHTS

We pass by the house where the early 20th Century artist and Cookham native, Sir Stanley Spencer, lived and worked.

Pass by a large free range turkey farm where there is often the presence of alpacas to protect the turkeys

Marvel at stunning panoramic views featuring the picturesque riverside town of Marlow

Enjoy some more panoramic views from Winter Hill and walk above the hill wood which is said to be the inspiration for Wind in The Willows

Attractive stretch of Thames Path including Bourne End Marina, views of the beech woods of the Cliveden Estate

Walk leader: Dan Protected content