The Thames Path by Leigh Hatts

This is one of the very attractive stretches of the river and rich in heritage. After the most famous lock there is Cliveden Reach and a diversion from the riverbank to pass through Cookham, made famous by artist Stanley Spencer. The way is then along the edge of rare marshland before turning a corner into the attractive Chiltern town of Marlow.

Refreshments

Maidenhead: Jenner’s tea hut in Riverside Gardens is open most days.
Cookham: The Ferry Inn by bridge. 11am-10pm.
Cock Marsh: The Bounty pub. Open all day Easter to September and winter weekends. Food served 12-8pm.

Accommodation

Maidenhead: Sheephouse Manor, Sheephouse Road, SL6 8HJ (01628 776902).

Maidenhead Bridge (Taplow side): Bridge Cottage Guest House, Bath Road, SL6 0AR (01628 626805).

Transport

Maidenhead: National Rail.
Cookham: National Rail.
Marlow: National Rail.

Tourist Information

Maidenhead: The Library, St Ives Road, SL6 1QU (01628 796502).

Map

OS Explorer 172 (Chiltern Hills East).