WindsorHorton (Windsor and Maidenhead)

Winhor two
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By Jane Taylor on 12 Dec 2021


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6km/4mi

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29m

Descent

42m

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Windsor to Horton via Datchet. This is one of a number of routes which, when linked together, connect west London with Berkshire. There are green areas and vistas, but unsurprisingly there are encounters with well-used roads, always with some (not much at times it has to be said) pavement.

Leaving Windsor via the Home Park, cross the river Thames, drop down some stairs and walk along the Thames Path to Datchet. Look out for views of Eton College and Windsor Castle.
Datchet has all the hallmarks of a traditional coaching town now overrun by cars. The route runs through the centre of the village, stop for refreshments if you like, and there is also a railway station. Some green respite across Datchet Common follows, until eventually and inevitably the route rolls into Horton on the B376 and the Datchet Road.

Some mud likely along the riverside and on the common. Steps up to/down from the bridge over the Thames. Pavements are narrow in places.

This route is a response to Winhor One, which has access problems at the Windsor end; as well as sorting that out, I've taken the opportunity to reduce some of the B376 walking by routing via Datchet Common

Windsor to Horton via Datchet. This is one of a number of routes which, when linked together, connect west London with Berkshire. There are green areas and vistas, but unsurprisingly there are encounters with well-used roads, always with some (not much at times it has to be said) pavement.

Leaving Windsor via the Home Park, cross the river Thames, drop down some stairs and walk along the Thames Path to Datchet. Look out for views of Eton College and Windsor Castle.
Datchet has all the hallmarks of a traditional coaching town now overrun by cars. The route runs through the centre of the village, stop for refreshments if you like, and there is also a railway station. Some green respite across Datchet Common follows, until eventually and inevitably the route rolls into Horton on the B376 and the Datchet Road.

Some mud likely along the riverside and on the common. Steps up to/down from the bridge over the Thames. Pavements are narrow in places.

This route is a response to Winhor One, which has access problems at the Windsor end; as well as sorting that out, I've taken the opportunity to reduce some of the B376 walking by routing via Datchet Common

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Windsor
Grid Ref SU9674676912
Lat / Lon 51.48290° / -0.60813°
Easting / Northing 496,746E / 176,912N
What3Words hunter.inches.slams
Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead)
Grid Ref TQ0127875945
Lat / Lon 51.47341° / -0.54316°
Easting / Northing 501,278E / 175,945N
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Martin Ellis

01 Nov 2024 Autumn

Windsor to Horton 2 (Winhor 2) review.

Note: I walked Horton to Windsor.

Horton has a convenience store off the village green. The first stretch towards Datchet is along a busy road, and the pavement switches sides a couple of times (Photo 1).

The road is left for a footpath through Datchet Common and across a recreation ground (Photo 2). Datchet seems to have a traffic problem, but also amenities for a break point.

The Slow Way joins the Thames Path National Trail as far as the Victoria Bridge (Photos 3 & 4). The route into Windsor crosses the bridge (Photo 5) and follows the edge of Home Park.


Jane Taylor

20 Dec 2021 Autumn

I walked from Horton to Windsor. The first part of the route between Horton and Datchet is the same as Etohor Two. The two routes split after Datchet, this one crosses the Thames to Windsor, the other stays on the north side of the river to Eton.

From Horton the first two kilometres are along B road. There is pavement throughout, but sometimes it is narrow. In places the pavement is on one side of the road only, so there will be sections where the traffic is coming from behind. There is no alternative, although I looked longingly through the security fence at the lovely grassy landscaping around the Queen Mother reservoir, including sheep, and wondered if maybe in time there could be an off-road footpath made for us Slow Wayers to use!

After 2 km the route turns left off the B road onto a track which accesses various businesses and housing, and then it goes behind the houses onto Datchet Common. The common starts as rough heathland and then turns into playing fields. Walk across the fields (or around if there are matches on.)

There's now a section through the middle of Datchet, which is a small village at the meeting of roads, traffic magnet. There's a pub, cafes, takeaways etc, and a railway station (trains to Windsor / London Waterloo).

After Datchet the route joins the long distance Thames path as far as the Victoria bridge. The path may be muddy, and there are steps up to the bridge.

The last part of the route is on the grass in the Home Park, following the road. There may be an event which blocks access to the park, in which case just stay on the pavement alongside the road.

Accessibility - steps at the bridge across the Thames. Some mud and soft ground on Datchet common and alongside the Thames. Steep hill to the finishing point at Windsor.


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