Join our friendly group for great walks and good company.
Catherine J.
Many of us have seen the Hamble Brook, which, when the aquifer is full, flows down the Hambleden valley. But do you know where the source is? After the wet winter, the brook is flowing well and this is a perfect time to see the springs that feed it. The first half of the walk is almost flat as we follow the Chiltern Way and the brook up the valley. We'll stop for our lunch at Turville and thereafter the route is hillier, as we will return to the start point following the Chiltern and Shakespeare's Ways over the hills and through the woods on the western side of the Hambleden valley.
There are two stiles.
Bring a packed lunch.
Dogs will need to be on leads during much of the walk.
Toilets at the start/end in the car park.
The area around the springs is inevitably wet underfoot, waterproof footwear recommended.
Walk Leaders: Catherine J and Jim J
Start Point: Mill End public car park Skirmett Rd, Mill End, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6TL Car park charge £4 for up to 6 hours, pay by JustPark App, by phone or by card, not cash. Alternatively you might find on-street parking in the village of Hambleden, you can then either walk down the valley to the start point or wait by the village shop/cafe and join us as we pass, about 15 to 20 minutes after the start time. Or use the 850 Carousel bus which stops at Mill End, 500 yards from the start point.
