Cookham to Maidenhead Hike | Thames Path & Cliveden | 17 km

Join us for a beautiful countryside hike from Cookham to Maidenhead, combining ancient woodland, panoramic Thames Valley views, historic villages and peaceful riverside paths along the Thames.
The route passes through the countryside around Cliveden, climbs to Winter Hill and finishes with a relaxing stretch beside the River Thames towards Maidenhead.

🥾 Key information

Route: Cookham → Cliveden → Winter Hill → Maidenhead
Distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy / Intermediate
Ascent: approx. 140 m
Walking time: approx. 6 hours including breaks
Route type: Point-to-point
Start: Cookham Station
Finish: Maidenhead Station
Meeting point: London Paddington Station
Meeting time: 8:30 AM
Hiking fee: £12

💳 RSVP now — no advance payment required

Simply click Going to reserve your place.
There is no advance payment required through Meetup.
The £12 guided hiking fee is payable on the day, either by card or cash.

🚆 Transport

Transport is not included in the £12 hiking fee.
You can arrange your own train tickets or book the transport option separately through our website when available:
https://www.hikinginlondon.co.uk/cookham-to-maidenhead-walk-thames-path-cliveden.html

👥 Meetup attendee numbers

We also receive bookings through our website and other channels, so the Meetup attendee list does not always represent the total number of people joining the walk.
Many people come to our hikes on their own, especially for their first event, so don't worry about coming alone — you'll be very welcome.

📍 Meeting point

We meet inside London Paddington Railway Station, next to the main Ticket Office.
Meeting time: 8:30 AM
Planned train departure: approx. 9:08 AM
Arrival at Cookham: approx. 9:41 AM
Please arrive in good time so the group can travel together.
If you have any difficulty finding us, call or text Maria:
07535 295739

🌳 About the hike

Our walk begins in Cookham, one of the Thames Valley's most attractive villages.
From here, we'll explore a varied landscape of woodland paths, open countryside and riverside trails.
The route takes us through countryside associated with The Wind in the Willows, before climbing towards Winter Hill, where we'll enjoy views across the Thames Valley.
We'll then descend towards the River Thames and continue along peaceful riverside paths towards Maidenhead.
Along the way we'll pass through the landscape surrounding Cliveden, one of the best-known historic estates in the area.

🌿 Route highlights

Historic Cookham
Ancient woodland
Thames Valley countryside
Cliveden landscape
Winter Hill viewpoints
River Thames
Thames Path
Riverside walk into Maidenhead

🎒 What to bring

Please bring:

Hiking boots or walking shoes with good grip
Waterproof jacket
Water
Packed lunch and snacks
Suitable clothing for the weather
Card or cash for the £12 hiking fee

Paths may be muddy after rain, so footwear with good grip is recommended.

⭐ About Hiking in London

Hiking in London is a friendly international hiking community with 12,000+ members on Meetup and more than 35,000 people across our wider community.
Our walks are a great way to explore the countryside, meet new people and enjoy a day outdoors.
Many members attend their first hike alone.
Come alone or bring a friend — you'll be very welcome.