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Please follow this link to our new Shakespeares Way website.
Walking Holiday on the Shakespeare's
Way
Oxford to London UK
9 nights, 8 days walking
Total Distance:
88 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/16 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Oxford
Marlow, Kew
The Globe Theatre
This route connects with:
The Thames Path
You start your walking holiday on this section of the Shakespeare's Way by arriving at Oxford. There is so much to see and do in Oxford, why not spend at least one extra day visiting the colleges and gardens before starting on your walk..
Heading south from Oxford Shakespeare's Way shares the tow path with the Thames Path along the River Thames to Sandford-on-Thames. Then the route heads away from the river through the hamlets of Toot Baldon and Marsh Baldon before arriving at Chislehampton for the night.
Another easy day of walking through "Midsummer Murders" country: Stadhampton, Chalgrove, Brightwell Baldwin and Britwell Salome. At short walk takes you to Watlington, the location for the overnight stop.
Day 4: Britwell
Salome to Hambleden 14 miles
Today you are walking across the Chilterns, an area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. You pass through the villages of Cookley Green, Russell's Water,
Maidengrove, Stonor, and Southend. Stone Park and Gardens are right on
the route. You stay at the pretty village of Hambleden for the night.
Day 5: Hambleden
to Cookham 10 miles
The Shakespeare's Way returns to the Thames Valley today. From Marlow,
a very attractive town on the River Thames, you share the route with the
Thames
Path to Cookham.
Leaving the River Thames again today you walk across Buckinghamshire countryside through Burnham Beeches Nature Reserve and across Farnham Common to Fulmer.
On the Shakespeare's Way today you walk through Black Park Country Park and Langley Country Park to the village of Love Green. Then you join the Grand Union Canal which takes you to your overnight stop at West Drayton.
Easy walking today on the Grand Union Canal to Brentford where the canal joins the River Thames. Here on the banks of the Thames is Syon Park, definitely worth a visit. A few miles on are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, another must! In fact so much to see here, why not take an extra day?
Another easy day walking along the River Thames. The London Wetlands Centre at Barnes is a good place to stop for lunch and do some bird watching. On the last stretch into London you will see Lambeth Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Royal Festival Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and then The Globe Theatre.
or spend some time exploring the area. There is so much to see and do in London, why not spend at least one extra day visiting the famous sites.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Shakespeare's Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities (Please note that hotel rooms in the London area tend to be smaller than at other locations)
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
You can walk this wonderful trail over
8 days at about 11 miles per day.
Which ever you choose, we organize the luggage transfer so your bags are
at your next accommodation when you arrive.
Or you can combine this part of Shakespeare's Way with the previous section
from Stratford-upon-Avon
to Oxford.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Shakespeare's Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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