Day 8: Bourne End to Windsor
Route Overview
The day begins at Bourne End, and we follow the signposted Thames Path along the river all the way, apart from a short detour in Cookham. There’s a bit of road/river walking where the river bypasses Maidenhead, but the last hour or so is quiet, ending with a wonderful view of Windsor Castle.
Distance
10.75 miles
Duration
4¼ hours, not including breaks.
Level of difficulty
Easy
Route Download
Maps
OS Explorer 171,172
Parking
Bourne End station (£4 per day); Windsor long-stay parks (£13-£17)
Public transport
Bourne End is on a branch line between Marlow and Maidenhead with an hourly service. Windsor has two stations: Windsor and Eton Riverside with half-hourly trains via Staines to Waterloo; and Windsor and Eton Central with a 6-minute shuttle every 20 minutes to Slough (GWR and Elizabeth Line).
Anticipated start date/time
01 Sep, 2025 09:45 AM
