Start: Henley-on-Thames, Hart Street Overview: From Henley you walk two and a quarter 2 ¼ miles along the Thames Path to Hambleden Lock.

From Hambleden Lock, do a two and and three quarters 2 ¾ mile walk from the lock to Aston Village and then back to Henley via footpaths in Remenham parish.

Directions: From Henley Hart Street cross the bridge over the River Thames on the left hand side.

Once over the bridge turn left, following the signs for the Thames Path to Hambleden Lock, the path between the buildings will take you onto the side of the River.

Follow the path for two and a quarter miles 2¼ miles until you reach Hambleden Lock.

You can divert to Remenham village to see the traditional brick and flint Church of St Nicholas Remenham.

Walk from Lock to Aston village and then Henley.

From Hambleden Lock continue along the Thames Path downriver towards Hurley following the tarmac road.

Follow the road away from the River to the village of Aston.

Turn left to go to The Flower Pot pub which serves meals and offers B&B.

Otherwise turn right and follow the road for 50 metres.

Then, turn left at the permitted footpath sign and follow the track up the slope. The Copas Partnership has kindly given permission to use this section of path which is not a public right of way.

Next, turn right and follow the public footpath for half of an mile.

At the road turn left and walk for about 200m, then turn right and follow the footpath across the field.

Follow the footpath through Remenham Wood.

Leave the wood over the stile and cross the field to the signpost.

Follow the path through the trees, continue over the stiles and fields until you reach the outskirts of Henley.

Turn left and follow the road past the cricket pitch until you reach the main road and the Little Angel pub.

Turn right along the main road and cross the River Thames back into Henley.

- This walk comes courtesy of the Chilterns Conservation Board.

For more information, visit www.chilternsaonb.org