Henley-on-ThamesMarlow

Henmar one
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Verified by 80.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

71m

Descent

67m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Henley-on-Thames and Marlow.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Henley-on-Thames and Marlow.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 10

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 33.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 32.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 8.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

11.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

35.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

20.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X July 2023 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Henley-on-Thames
Grid Ref SU7636482271
Lat / Lon 51.53419° / -0.90042°
Easting / Northing 476,364E / 182,271N
What3Words orbited.code.commutes
Marlow
Grid Ref SU8507986250
Lat / Lon 51.56872° / -0.77385°
Easting / Northing 485,079E / 186,250N
What3Words exactly.pothole.marzipan

Henmar One's land is

Arable 40.9%
Pasture 34.4%
Urban 23.2%
Woods 1.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Kevyn stanley

06 Nov 2023 Autumn

The footbridge at Temple is currently closed with no date given for its re-opening, hence this route as plotted cannot be completed.


Strider

14 Jul 2023 Summer

WARNING - This path is currently temporarily (14/7/23) blocked. Temple Bridge has been closed due to safety reasons and will reopen when it is fixed. There was a sign saying it was closed (see picture) but no indication of when it would open again. Best to check first, there is a mapped diversion.

Meanwhile... I walked from Henley to Marlow on a day of constant rain.
The route is the same as Henmai for a large part of the route. Sumaria & Martin Ellis' reviews sums it up well. There are longer and more scenic alternatives to this route but this is reasonably direct (a slow way requirement) and still very lovely, but you have choices if you have time to wander. On this rainy day I was glad to take a shorter route. Even the road alongside the Caravan park was a welcome change from dodging damp sheep s**t. Some walking in very quiet verge-less lanes. I was lucky to meet a chap called Mátt Helson who allowed me across the bridge, otherwise I would have had to walk a longer and less attractive route along the diversion as described above (see picture).
The café at Hurley lock was a life saver (hot tea + scone with cream & jam, £5 :-)
This is a very flat and scenic walk, even soaked to the skin it was very pleasant.
Not for wheels, narrow, steep, rooty and adverse cambers.


Martin Ellis

27 May 2022 (edited 06 Jul 2022) Spring

Henley to Marlow (Henmar 1) review.

An excellent Slow Way which essentially follows a stretch of the Thames Path, albeit with two divergences from the riverside path.

The route starts at Henley Station and passes by Market Place with plenty of amenities, before crossing the river.

There is immediately a departure from the Thames Path, as the route instead takes The Chiltern Way through woods and across fields into Aston. There’s a break point at The Flower Pot pub (Photo 1).

The Thames Path is then followed through a deer park and beside the river. A second divergence from the river route runs along a footpath between a caravan park and fields (photo 3). This arrives at Hurley.

A detour into Hurley provides a village shop and a choice of two pubs. Otherwise, the Slow Way returns to the Thames Path at the riverside.

The river is crossed via a bridge at Temple Lock (Photo 3) and continues along the north bank into Marlow (Photo 4). There are plenty of amenities in this attractive town.

I greatly enjoyed this walk. I’m familiar with the Thames Path and so was interested in seeing the alternative routes. However, as has been pointed out in an earlier review, there is probably more to see by sticking to the slightly longer Thames Path between Henley and Marlow.


Sumaria

30 Jan 2022 Winter

Walked in January 2022, Marlow to Henley.
Lovely river walk, mostly following the Thames Path. Towards Henley, a loop of the river is cut off by taking the Chiltern Way. If you don’t like hills or stiles, or want to see the beautiful weir and lock at Mill End, stick to the river path.
You will see bird life, dog walkers and people messing about on the river, and cross the river on attractive bridges. Bisham Church and the Culham Court estate with its deerpark are highlights.
There are public toilets in Marlow and Henley near the end-points and also at Temple Lock (currently closed, Jan 2022), and Hurley Lock. The charming Dew Drop Inn welcomes walkers.
The route is safe. There are stiles on the section from Aston to Henley. Wooden bridges can be slippery.
Two small errors in the route: 1. Apporaching the first small bridge, the route takes you off to the left. Stick to the obvious river path. 2. Avoid walking through Hurley Riverside Park (caravan park) and stick to the river path.
Images are:
Bisham Church
Temple footbridge
View downriver from Temple footbridge
View upriver from Culham Court.


TobyKo

02 May 2021 Spring

Beautiful route. A few stiles. Between the towns, the whole route is along well-marked footpaths or extremely quiet country roads. Next time, I'll follow the river more closely between Aston and Remenham though.


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