Windsor Castle
Open daily except when being used for state ceremonies. The semi-state rooms are open in the winter months.
The changing of the guard is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am.
Walk Around Reading 2: Bourne End to Windsor
Dorney Lake
Dorney Lake
Venue for the 2012 Olympic rowing events. The park and arboretum are open to the general public on most days.
Walk Around Reading 3: Bourne End to Marlow
Deer in the Chilterns
The Chilterns (also on Walk 5: Sonning Common to Henley and Walk 6: Sonning Common to Pangbourne)
An area of outstanding natural beauty a short train journey from London.
Walk Around Reading 4: Marlow to Henley
Hurley Lock
Henley Royal Regatta
An annual rowing event that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Henley Regatta
Englefield House on the Englefield Estate
(© Pam Brophy) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Englefield Estate
Home to the Benyon family for many years, the gardens of this Elizabethan Manor are open to the general public on Mondays all the year round.
Walk Around Reading 10: Mortimer to Bramley
Amphitheatre at Calleva Atrebetum in Silchester
(© Pam Brophy) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Calleva Atrebetum at Silchester
Explore the amphitheatre and the well-preserved walls of this once important Roman administrative centre.
Walk Around Reading 12: Hook to WinchfieldGalleon Marine
Boats can be hired from the Galleon Marine, opposite the Water Witch pub.
Walk Around Reading 14: Crawthorne to Martin's HeronThe Look Out Discovery Centre
A popular destination for families with young children. There is a Heritage Centre, extensive forest trails, adventure playgrounds and cycle hire.
Walk Around Reading 15: Martin's Heron to Ascot
Outrageous
Ascot Racecourse
The chance to buy yourself an outrageous hat.
Thames Valley Circular Walk Stage 5: Kingsclere to WoolhamptonGreenham Common
Once a US base and a focal point of nuclear protest the common has been restored and is now a nature reserve.
There is a café and other facilities at Greenham Common Control Tower.
Thames Valley Circular Walk Stage 6: Woolhampton to Streatley
Wolf at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust in Beenham
UK Wolf Conservation Centre
Sadly, the Centre is now closed to the public although the wolves will still be cared for there. Information about their well-being may be found on the website.
Thames Valley Circular Walk Stage 7 & 8: Streatley, Stonor, MarlowThe Chilterns
26 miles through an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Thames Valley Circular Walk Stage 8: Stonor to Marlow
Stonor House
Stonor House and Deer Park
Opening times and information for visitors.
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