Windsor Bridge, River Thames, Eton Wick and Eton

An Historic Castle and a Famous College by the Thames

Along this attractive stretch of the River Thames, there are good views of Windsor Castle and Eton College. There are busy reaches with a variety of craft to be observed, as well as quiet backwaters where you may be tempted to relax for a while. The walk starts on Windsor Bridge, built in 1824 and now closed to traffic, near Wren's House (where Sir Christopher Wren stayed while supervising the Guildhall in 1690). Above looms the fortified palace of Windsor Castle, surmounted by its conspicuous round tower.

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Start Point

Windsor Bridge

Grid Ref: SU 96740 77219

Total Distance

5.7 miles (9.2 km)

Total Climbing

20 metres

Estimated Time

3 hours

Difficulty Grade

Easy

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The riverside path leads to Romney Lock, site of the annual swan upping ceremony, before passing with views of Eton College Chapel. Founded by Henry VI in 1440 to train men to run the church and state, Eton College has educated numerous prime ministers and bishops.

Crossing Home Park and Victoria Bridge, the route passes the playing fields of Eton College (famous for the Duke of Wellington's remark that the Battle of Waterloo was won on them) and heads towards Eton Wick.

Further along the Thames near Eton, you pass the historic site of the Athens Bathing Place before returning via Eton High Street and Windsor Bridge.

Acknowledgment: Text derived from the Out and Out Series; Discovering the Countryside on Foot. Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.

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Windsor Bridge, River Thames, Eton Wick and Eton

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