Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Windsor, Berkshire to Windsor, Berkshire in Thames Valley and Chilterns, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Culture, Scenic, Classic road trip, Nature.

The Thames Valley Loop: Windsor, Marlow, Henley and Oxford

Q: How long is the The Thames Valley Loop: Windsor, Marlow, Henley and Oxford route?

This route takes 5 days taking in 6 stops.

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The route · 6 stops

2 overnight bases · 3 day trips · 1 stop on the way

Windsor

2 nights

Royal Windsor anchors both ends of this loop. Two nights gives you Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St George's Chapel, a stroll to Eton across the bridge, and time in Windsor Great Park. The Long Walk, a three-mile tree-lined avenue up to the castle gates, is one of England's great formal landscapes.Royal Windsor anchors both ends of this loop. Two nights gives you Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St George's Chapel, a stroll to Eton across the bridge, and time in Windsor Great Park. The Long Walk, a three-mile tree-lined avenue up to the castle gates, is one of England's great formal landscapes.

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Day trips from Windsor

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Marlow
A trim Thames-side town with unexpected literary credentials: Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein here in 1817, and Quarry Wood above the river inspired Wind in the Willows' Wild Wood. The suspension bridge is a sibling of Budapest's Chain Bridge. Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers, Britain's first two-Michelin-star pub, is on the high street.A trim Thames-side town with unexpected literary credentials: Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein here in 1817, and Quarry Wood above the river inspired Wind in the Willows' Wild Wood. The suspension bridge is a sibling of Budapest's Chain Bridge. Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers, Britain's first two-Michelin-star pub, is on the high street.
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Henley-on-Thames
Famous for its Royal Regatta, Henley is the Thames Valley's most graceful riverside town. The River and Rowing Museum covers the history of river and sport, with a permanent Wind in the Willows gallery. Walks into the surrounding Chilterns hills reward those who venture off the riverbank.Famous for its Royal Regatta, Henley is the Thames Valley's most graceful riverside town. The River and Rowing Museum covers the history of river and sport, with a permanent Wind in the Willows gallery. Walks into the surrounding Chilterns hills reward those who venture off the riverbank.
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On to Oxford

Oxford

2 nights

Two full days barely scratch Oxford's surface. Prioritise Christ Church Meadow at dawn, the Bodleian Library on a guided tour, and the Ashmolean Museum before lunch. Punt the Cherwell from Magdalen Bridge for a quintessential afternoon. The covered market, open since 1774, makes the best casual lunch stop in the city.Two full days barely scratch Oxford's surface. Prioritise Christ Church Meadow at dawn, the Bodleian Library on a guided tour, and the Ashmolean Museum before lunch. Punt the Cherwell from Magdalen Bridge for a quintessential afternoon. The covered market, open since 1774, makes the best casual lunch stop in the city.

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Day trip from Oxford

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Woodstock

On the way

Windsor
Quick stop
The loop closes back in Windsor, completing a circuit of roughly 170 km. With Heathrow Airport 15 minutes away, this is a natural fly-drive end point. A final walk along the Thames or through Eton is a pleasant way to close the trip.The loop closes back in Windsor, completing a circuit of roughly 170 km. With Heathrow Airport 15 minutes away, this is a natural fly-drive end point. A final walk along the Thames or through Eton is a pleasant way to close the trip.
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