Henley Obelisk – The Angel loop from Shiplake
Henley Obelisk – The Angel loop from Shiplake
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Henley Obelisk – The Angel loop from Shiplake
03:04
11.4km
130m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.57 km
10 Downing Street Miniature Door
Highlight • Structure
5.31 km
Henley Obelisk
Highlight • Historical Site
A new plaque outlining the fascinating history and the locations of the obelisk was unveiled on Saturday. The obelisk was made from Portland Stone in 1788 and was a symbol of Henley’s civic pride and prosperity and was first installed in Market Place. It was inscribed with the distances to Reading, Oxford and London. The obelisk was replaced in Market Place by the Phillimore Fountain in 1885 which was also moved after 17 years to where is now located near St Mary’s Church. The obelisk was moved to a roundabout at Northfield End but in 1970 it was dismantled to make way for a road improvement scheme.
henleyherald.com/2016/11/22/icon-town-landmark-gets-historical-plaque
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5.66 km
The Angel
Highlight • Restaurant
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5.78 km
Henley Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
5.82 km
The Mermaid Sculpture in Henley-on-Thames
Highlight • Monument
8.82 km
Bicycle Dismount Section
Highlight • Other
11.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.57 km
2.57 km
2.47 km
1.70 km
1.28 km
813 m
Surfaces
4.29 km
2.52 km
2.43 km
1.70 km
470 m
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Elevation
Highest point (80 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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