| Event type: | Group event |
| Date: | 25th February 2026 |
| Group: | Walking |
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Description:
This will be done at a MODERATE PACE and is a flat walk. Starting at Windsor & Eton railway station (either arrive by train or car parking nearby), the route is over Eton bridge, through the meadows and sports fields behind Eton, then alongside the railway arches to reach the Jubilee River footpath. The route continues along the Jubilee River then cuts inland to the village of Dorney with lunch at The Palmer Arms (at approx 4.5 miles). The route then cuts across Dorney Common through to the hamlet of Boveney, then onto the Thames path, passing Boveney weir and following the Thames back to Eton. The route has a mixture of paths across commons and fields, cycle paths, a well made path along the Jubilee River section, a long single track roadway (minimal traffic) across Dorney Common and a muddy section along the Thames path (walking poles may be useful for this section as the mud, although not thick but can be slippy following wet weather.)
Lunch:
Lunch at the Palmers Arms needs to be pre-ordered. The “Quick Lunch Menu” and the “Main Menu” links are below; items from either menu can be ordered - please let Gareth or Vivian know your choice so we can confirm our provisional booking with the pub. Let us know ASAP but latest by Monday 16th February (no deposit required.) We have eaten here twice and the food is very good. There is no option to eat your own food at the pub.
Quick Lunch Menu
https://thepalmerarms.com/our-menus/#quick-lunch
Main Menu
https://thepalmerarms.com/our-menus/#1706730059626-5415c99f-ba72
Meet: Prompt start at 10:30am from Windsor & Eton Railway Station concourse (first cheap day Windsor-bound train arrives at the station at 09:56).
Car Park:
There is a station car park located behind the station, between the railway lines and the River Thames in Riverside Walk. There is space for 150 cars and the cost is £10.80 per day (plus 20p if paying by RingGo). If this is full, there are alternate car parks on Romney Lock Road or in the King Edward VII Car Park but these are more expensive.
Train:
Cheapday return from Staines to Windsor & Eton Riverside with a Railcard is £4.70; Ashford is £5:30. Let us know if you are planning to arrive on the train (in case of any rail delays).
Toilets: Available in the station (there are no toilet facilities along the route).
Drinks: There is a Tea/Coffee cart available in the station concourse or Artefood Windsor just along from the station.
Leaders: Gareth & Vivian
