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Pilgrimage to the Temple (Footbridge)

Saturday, 25 June 2022

Start time: 11:30

Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km

Group Berkshire Walkers

This 7.5 mile figure-of-8 walk from Marlow takes in multiple sections of Thames Path, a café and pub stop, and the historic village of Hurley.

This walk requires advance booking. Please see our group website for more details, and do not turn up without booking.

Starting point

Main entrance to Higginson Park, Marlow (corner of High Street and Pound Lane)

Grid reference: SU850862
Nearest postcode: SL7 1NF
Start time: 11:30

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

Walk details

Meet outside the main entrance to Higginson Park in Marlow (junction of High Street and Pound Lane).

This walk will be a figure-of-8 centred on the Temple Footbridge over the River Thames. We’ll start by walking out of town along Pound Lane, before joining the Thames Path and crossing Temple Footbridge for the first time. Following the Thames Path west/upstream, there is the option of a stop at the Hurley Lock cafe.

We’ll eventually leave the river (for now!) near Frogmill Farm and head along Shepherds Lane to Hurley village, where there is a choice of two pubs for another refreshment break! From there, we’ll return to cross Temple Footbridge again and then follow the Thames Path for the final stretch back into Marlow.

Travel details

By public transport

Please take the Arriva route 800 bus from Friar Street (stop FC) in central Reading at 10.15am if travelling by public transport. The walk leader intends to travel on this bus (although will probably board at one of the Caversham stops) – if it is delayed, the start of the walk may be as well. Please note that owing to the national rail strike, service on the Maidenhead–Marlow branch line and other routes will be severely disrupted – please travel by bus if intending to come via public transport.

By car

There are several pay and display car parks in central Marlow, the closest to the start of the walk being on Pound Lane and West Street.

Notes

  • If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

  • Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
  • Book a place on this walk by completing the form on our website. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
  • If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

Walk Id: 4178826
Local walk grade: Leisurely/Moderate
Pace: Medium
Ascent: 25 m / 82 feet
Suitability: No car needed

(BK50) Berkshire Walkers Group

The Berkshire Walkers is a Ramblers 'Young Persons' Group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. We have a healthy membership mainly in Berkshire with walks often attracting over 20 people.

Give us a try!

This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.

You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.

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