🇬🇧 Hidden Gem Hike | Thames Riverside Walk Near London 🌿

Sunny weekends call for escaping London’s hustle—this idyllic riverside walk from Henley-on-Thames to Hambleden (1.5-2hrs each way) served pure English countryside magic! 🌳 Why You’ll Love It: • 4.5-mile flat path along the upper Thames—glittering water, rustling willows, and the occasional rowing team’s laughter 🚣♀️ • Postcard villages: Thatched cottages, manicured farms, and Hambleden’s hilltop view (peek through the trees!) • Rich-people-watching: Spot luxe boats and locals who look straight out of Midsomer Murders 🍽️ Fuel Stops: • The Little Angel: A sun-drenched greenhouse pub with fresh salads and ice-cold Pimm’s • Riverside bakeries: Grab a still-warm sourdough + oat latte for a bank-side picnic 🚗 Getting There: • Drive: 1hr from London (free parking at restaurants) • Train: Elizabeth Line to Twyford → 1 stop to Henley (1hr10min) #CountrysideEscape #ThamesWalk #LondonWeekend #UKHiking #SlowTravel