Thames Path Walks

This walk from the picturesque village of Goring-on-Thames follows tracks

through riverside fields and woodland, with views of the Chiltern Hills. Part of the

walk is along the Thames Path National Trail.

The car park is signposted

from Goring High Street.

Trains between Reading and

Oxford call at Goring Station.

Buses between Reading and

Wallingford call at Goring. Call

0870 6082608 for times and

access information.

Walks likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility

and users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs

For infor

It is also possible to enjoy short tarmac sections of the Thames Path next to the river in Henley-on-Thames and Marlow.

mation about Hartlock Nature Reserve call 01865 775476 or www.bbowt.org.uk

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How to get there

Goring-on-Thames

Pangbourne

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Reading

Streatley

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The flat 2 mile linear route to Hartlock Woods is not recommended for users of manual wheelchairs due to stony surfacing, however there is a short length of path along the River in Goring which has a smooth surface.

From Goring follow a quiet residential road for ½ mile to the edge of the village. From there the surfacing is firm but uneven to Gatehampton Manor (there are many puddles after rain). From the Manor the path is natural but firm, though it may be muddy in places after rain. After nearly 2 miles the Trail enters woodland. Those wanting a “challenging” path can continue for

mile alongside the River, before the path becomes steep and the surfacing difficult.

Car parking is pay and display, blue badge holders park free.

Public and disabled toilets (RADAR key) next to the car park.

Nearest refreshments are in Goring.Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control.

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This is a walk on public r ghts of way. To report any problems call Oxfordshire County Council 0186 810226.

For information about the Thames Path National Trail call 01865 810224 or www.nationaltrail.co.uk

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This leaflet is one of a series of walks in the Chilterns area suitable for people who are less mobile.

to download other walks or call

www.chilternsaonb.org/accesswalks/

01844 355504.CONSERVATION BOARD

Walk directions for route to Hartlock Woods

From the car park entrance turn right past the pub and go along the road (take care with

traffic). Then at the junction turn left into Manor Road and follow this to the junction at the

end and take the left fork. Go through the gate and carry straight on along the track.

Turn left through the gate and follow the track under the rail line to Gatehampton Manor.

Follow the road and yellow arrow to the left and after 50m turn right along the concrete

road, following the blue arrow. Follow

the road for 50m then turn left on the

bend, following the path between two

houses. This is the bridleway to

Whitchurch and the Thames Path.

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woods.

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Car park &Disabled parking

Pub

Path surfaces

Tarmac road. Quiet road shared with vehicles - beware.

Firm surfaced track, bumpy with loose stones up to 30 mm. Uneven with many pot holes/puddles after rain, up to 10cm deep.

Hard smooth path (tarmac)

Natural earth path. Firm but bumpy. Uneven with some puddles/mud after rain.

Challenging. Natural earth path. Firm but bumpy. Uneven with cross slopes. Tree roots and loose stones up to 50 mm.

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