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Sonning Bridge – Henley Bridge loop from Sonning

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Sonning Bridge – Henley Bridge loop from Sonning

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Sonning Bridge – Henley Bridge loop from Sonning

06:13

23.5km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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416 m

Sonning Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This grade II-listed bridge spans the River Thames above Shiplake Lock. Built from red bricks during the 18th century, it's a particularly picturesque bridge and has been much painted and …

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632 m

Wooded Detour Off the Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

3.77 km

Shiplake Boathouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Old style boathouse from the college.

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4.09 km

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Shiplake

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely little church that's worth an explore in the town of Shiplake.

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9.64 km

Harpsden Wood

Forest

12.9 km

Henley Obelisk

Highlight • Historical Site

The iconic obelisk which now stands on Mill Meadows beside the playgrounds and river has had an interesting journey in the town over the years, being sited at two other …

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13.4 km

Henley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the Thames, Henley Bridge dates back to the late 18th century. With five arches and made of stone, it's quite striking. Its age is impressive but it actually replaced …

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13.5 km

The Angel

Highlight • Restaurant

Inn right on the Thames, the fish and chips are among the best I had in England on our Thames hike.

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17.2 km

High Wood

Forest

20.4 km

Binfield Heath Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Binfield Heath Church (also known as Binfield Heath Chapel) is an independent evangelical church. It was built in 1835 for the Congregationalists as the village of Binfield Heath was growing …

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

5.84 km

4.79 km

4.23 km

2.04 km

135 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

6.85 km

2.13 km

1.49 km

984 m

878 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Sonning Bridge – Henley Bridge loop from Sonning

Sonning Bridge

Wooded Detour Off the Towpath

Shiplake Boathouse

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Shiplake

Henley Obelisk

Henley Bridge

The Angel

Binfield Heath Church

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