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The River Thames at Cookham – Cookham High Street loop from Taplow

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The River Thames at Cookham – Cookham High Street loop from Taplow

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The River Thames at Cookham – Cookham High Street loop from Taplow

02:40

44.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

The Sounding Arch (Maidenhead Railway Bridge)

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Maidenhead Railway Bridge, also known as Maidenhead Viaduct and The Sounding Arch, carries the Great Western Main Line (GWML) over the River Thames between Maidenhead and Taplow. Plaque on one …

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10.6 km

Mungden Wood

Forest

23.5 km

Rambleton Farm Entrance and Path to Hambledon Lock Crossing

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Not a Highlight as such but it is very easy to miss this path which leads to the weir at Hambledon Lock. Important because you can cross right over the …

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27.7 km

Henley Road Hill Climb

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A 1.6 mile hill climb to get your heart pumping.

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38.3 km

The River Thames at Cookham

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The second-longest river in the UK, the Thames flows through southern England and the capital before reaching the North Sea. Here, the mighty river winds through the historic village of …

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38.4 km

Cookham Bridge and The Ferry Inn

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The Thames at Cookham Bridge is an attractive spot. It is lined with trees, and there are boats dotted about along the riverside. The bridge works on a traffic light …

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38.6 km

The Tarry Stone

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A large irregular-shaped sarsen stone. Formerly marked the boundary of the grounds of the Abbot of Cirencester, and is said to have been connected with sports events in Cookham before …

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38.8 km

Cookham High Street

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Cookham is a lovely Thameside village, with a train station that links to Paddington. Apart from having many great riverside and hilly walks, Cookham has numerous excellent pubs and restaurants. …

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42.1 km

Boulter's Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames near Maidenhead. The lock was built in 1912 and features some very picturesque surroundings of canalboats, an old bridge, and some lush greenery.

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

6.08 km

6.01 km

639 m

246 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

844 m

236 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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The River Thames at Cookham – Cookham High Street loop from Taplow

The Sounding Arch (Maidenhead Railway Bridge)

Rambleton Farm Entrance and Path to Hambledon Lock Crossing

Henley Road Hill Climb

The River Thames at Cookham

Cookham Bridge and The Ferry Inn

The Tarry Stone

Cookham High Street

Boulters Lock

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