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Maidenhead to Eton 2 (Maieto 2) review.

A Slow Way which follows the course of the artificial Jubilee River.

Note: I walked Eton to Maidenhead.

The walk out of Eton follows the High Street, then a lane, and finally a footpath (Photo 1) to the riverside.

The Jubilee River Way is, for the most part, a well-maintained cycle route (Photos 2 & 3). There are benches and tables at convenient intervals. The watercourse is designed to look like a natural river. I’m not convinced, but there are also artificially constructed wildlife habitats to enjoy (Photo 4).

After leaving the river, there is a rather uninspiring urban-walk over the Thames bridge and through Maidenhead to the High Street.

I've walked Windsor/Eton --> Maidenhead a number of times along the Thames path, however I've always carried on up the river to Cookham, and never walked into central Maidenhead. I picked out this route to see if there's an equally interesting alternative along the Jubilee River.

I walked on a lovely Autumn day, and while there is plenty to commend, I was a bit disappointed overall, and feel I can't wholeheartedly back this route.

I left Maidenhead walking east along the A4 Bath Road, I found this was a polluted slog. By the time I got to the bridge I was already reaching for my inhaler, and there's more to come before getting to the Jubilee River and the start of off-road walking.
The off-road path is very easy, flat, wide, the whole route will suit prams and pushchairs well, possibly wheelchairs, although there are some barriers to negotiate.
The river itself is good for birds, and there's a nature reserve further towards Eton. However the path is often a little back from the river and there are trees between, so not much of a sense of walking along the water's edge. Compared with walking along the Thames path I found the Jubilee a little dull.
There are plenty of good picnic spots with benches, otherwise refreshments require a detour into Dorney.
Coming into Eton the route passes the famous school, several smart gentlemen's outfitters, and well-located tea shops.

I think there may still be a good route waiting to be found which avoids the A4 slog and builds in some refreshments. Maidenhead ---> Bray ---> Dorney ---> Eton may work. I don't live locally but may make a trip back to research if I have time.

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