Surrey and Berkshire

Thames Path Section 6: Staines to Windsor

A manageable Thames Valley stage via Runnymede and Old Windsor.

Distance14.9 km
Ascent70 m
Walking Time3 hr 15 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London Waterloo to Staines
Duration
About 35-50 min
Frequency
Frequent

Trains Back

Stations
Windsor & Eton Riverside to London Waterloo
Duration
About 55-65 min
Frequency
Usually 2 trains per hour

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 14.9 km and 70 m ascent.

4 hr 15 min
Walking
3 hr 15 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
4 hr 15 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
5 hr 55 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:05
Sunset
20:52

Elevation Profile

Low
14 m
High
24 m
0 km14.9 km

Route Overview

Walk upstream from Staines through Runnymede and Old Windsor to the castle skyline at Windsor and Eton. It is a satisfying short-to-medium day with easy railway logistics.

Train Notes

Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside are both on South Western Railway routes from London Waterloo.

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