Berkshire

Thames Path Section 7: Windsor to Maidenhead

An easy Berkshire Thames section through Eton, Dorney and Bray.

Distance12.7 km
Ascent60 m
Walking Time2 hr 45 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

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

Trains Back

Stations
Maidenhead to London Paddington or central London
Duration
About 25-50 min by GWR or Elizabeth line
Frequency
Frequent

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 12.7 km and 60 m ascent.

3 hr 45 min
Walking
2 hr 45 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
3 hr 45 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
5 hr 25 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:05
Sunset
20:53

Long Route

Part of Thames Path

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Elevation Profile

Low
19 m
High
34 m
0 km12.7 km

Route Overview

This stage leaves Windsor through Eton and follows the Thames through open meadow country toward Bray and Maidenhead. It is a gentle day and a useful bridge between the Waterloo and Paddington rail corridors.

Train Notes

Start from Windsor & Eton Riverside or Windsor & Eton Central. Finish at Maidenhead for GWR and Elizabeth line trains.

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