Amazing Countryside Hike From Cookham to Taplow

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, striking views across multiple counties, picture postcard villages, scenic riverside views, impressive views of Cliveden House

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: Medium to brisk

HIGHLIGHTS

We pass by the house where the early 20th Century artist and Cookham native, Sir Stanley Spencer, lived and worked. Cross Cookham Dean, the ‘highest point of all the Cookhams’ (including Rise and Village)

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

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

Bring a packed lunch and water

Start from : Cookham Station (by the dark green Cookham Society Poster Drum outside Cookham Station)

End: Taplow Station (Please note this is approximately a Protected content walk from The Oak and Saw Pub

TRAIN

Train from Paddington station via Maidenhead. Check using Protected content

Walk fee: £8

Walk leader: Dan Protected content