Thames Path Relay Walk, Caversham to Henley, 18.8km

2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Thames Path National Trail. To celebrate, the Thames Path National Trail Team, in partnership with Drinkable Rivers, is coordinating a Thames Path Relay along the entire length of the Trail – from source to sea.

Walk Works and Pipsticks are leading leg 13 of the relay, from Caversham Bridge to Henley-on-Thames. 

This is a free event but you must book your place here:  https://www.pipstickswalks.co.uk/thames-path-relay

Refreshment breaks / facilities:  There will be planned breaks during each walk. 

Please bring your own food/drink.  Note that toilet facilities are limited.

Caversham Bridge to Henley-on-Thames (Relay Leg 13)

Start time: 9:15 am  |  Duration: Approx. 6.5 hrs  |  Distance: 11.7 miles / 18.8 km  |  Difficulty: Moderate/hard (due to length)

The Thames Path from Caversham Bridge to Henley-on-Thames is a varied and engaging walk as the river winds through a mix of suburbia, villages and classic Thames scenery. Leaving Reading behind, the path soon feels greener and more relaxed, passing wooded banks, meadows and riverside estates as it approaches Sonning. From this point the walk is especially attractive, with broad reaches of river, elegant houses, pleasure boats and open countryside. After Shiplake the trail follows a diversion up through Harpsden Woods before arriving at Henley, where bridges, boathouses and the town’s strong rowing heritage give the Thames a lively, celebratory feel.  Locks: Caversham, Sonning, Shiplake, Marsh.

Start:  Caversham Bridge - the green space by Reading Rowing Club. What3words ///myself.aware.song

Finish:  Henley-on-Thames - Pavillion in Mill Meadows. What3words ///chitchat.ferrets.braced

How to get here:

• Train: Rail connections from London Paddington, Oxford, Didcot, Newbury, Swindon, Bristol. 10 min walk to start point.
• Bus: • Reading Bus Aqua 28 (Reading/Caversham ↔ Henley) • Reading Bus 23/24/25 also pass the near to the start point.
• Car: Various car parks available - Riverside (Thames Side) Car Park, Richfield Avenue (RG1).

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