Braywick Nature Centre to Ray Mill Island

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Overview

Braywick Nature Centre to Ray Mill Island. Level and mostly mud-free semi-urban walk to Ray Mill Island and back via Riverside Park and Bray. Some short sections of suburban street walking.

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

LVR advise walkers to use the following details. START: SL6 2RD (51.50647,-0.71328) ///lush.level.likes , CONTACT Leader: Colin R Phone: 0773 891 1507

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 89400 79401
Nearest postcode:: SL6 2RD
what3words:: lush.level.likes

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park at Braywick Nature Centre, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead.

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