Lower Shiplake Loop

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Overview

A circular walk starting from Shiplake, passing Shiplake College, along the Thames path, through Lower Shiplake, along the Chilterns Way to Crowsley Park, circling round Binfield Heath back to Shiplake.

The walk provides wonderful views across the Thames Valley.

The walk is moderately hilly.

Please bring lunch due to the length of the walk

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:20 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:: 234.7m / 770ft
Type:: circular

Assistant dogs only

Please arrive sufficiently early so the walk can start on time.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 76374 78668
Nearest postcode:: RG9 4DF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Please park in the Shiplake Memorial Hall car park closest to the playing fields

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