# Event Details - **Event Name**: HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 06:11 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This picturesque route offers an escape into the heart of the English countryside and the rural River Thames.About this Event📏 Key Info:• Distance: 11.5 miles (18km)• Grading: Beginners/Intermediate - one main hill that we take gently• Ascent: 140m• Hiking time: 5 to 5.5 hours• Cost: £30 plus Eventbrite fee they charge including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Get Tickets” to join.• Payments are refundable upto 7 days in advance, after that they are non refundable and non transferrable.• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pub📍 Meeting Point• Location: Paddington station. Meet at the entrance of the main ticket office - MAP• Time: Meet 9am, leave 9:20am for the 9:38am train• Return: 6:11pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)🌟 Highlights• Walk the scenic Thames Path with riverside meadows and marshes• Visit Cookham, home of painter Sir Stanley Spencer• Discover the site of Saxon Queen Cynethryth’s lost 8th-century monastery• See ancient Bronze Age burial mounds at Cock Marsh• Enjoy panoramic views of the Thames Valley from Winter Hill• Walk through Bisham Woods, inspiration for The Wind in the Willows• Pass near the Cliveden Estate — famed for grandeur and the Profumo Affair• Cross Boulters Lock, once a favourite haunt of Victorian society• Finish in Maidenhead, with Brunel’s iconic 1835 railway bridge🥾 Hike DescriptionWe set off from Cookham and soon make our way into the enchanting Bisham Woods, once part of the Royal Forest of Windsor. Steeped in history and folklore, these ancient woods were said to be haunted by Lady Hoby and inspired Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Rich in flora and wildlife, they provide a beautiful opening to our walk.Climbing to Winter Hill, we enjoy sweeping views across the Thames Valley before descending to the river. The path then leads us through meadows and marshland, past the ancient burial mounds of Cock Marsh, before arriving in the historic heart of Cookham village, famously described by Stanley Spencer as “a village in heaven.” Here we pause for lunch, with time to explore the charming streets, Spencer’s gallery, and Holy Trinity Church where the artist is commemorated, as well as a visit to a traditional pub.After lunch, we rejoin the Thames Path, widely regarded as one of the most photogenic stretches of the river. The route meanders alongside the water, skirting the edge of the grand Cliveden Estate, once a ducal residence and later the setting of the notorious 1960s Profumo Affair.Our hike continues along the river past Boulters Lock, a lively boating hub once popular with Victorian high society, before reaching Maidenhead. The finale is at Brunel’s magnificent 1835 railway bridge, a pioneering feat of Victorian engineering and a fitting close to a day rich in riverside scenery, history and culture.🧭 Guide:• Leader: BEA• Contact (hike day only): 07345 241215🍽️ Food:• Bring a packed lunch• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)🎒What to Bring• Hiking boots/shoes• Water (2 litres minimum)• Packed lunch• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)• Hat and gloves if cold• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point⚠️ SafetyYour guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider❓ Want to Know More?• New to Our Trips? (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”)• About Us (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history)• FAQs (covers common queries)📲 Explore More & Stay ConnectedDay hikes list 👣Calendar - All trips 📖Instagram 📸Facebook page & Photos group📄 Terms and ConditionsBy signing up or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions© Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/12a4c9c0-2673-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w987-h740-dce7eaf9-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/12e50710-2673-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w987-h740-dc757a4a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1322d360-2673-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w987-h740-dc7a6146-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/13a45f70-2673-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w987-h740-dc797877-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/13d9a040-2673-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w987-h740-dc595d4e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14176c90-2673-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w987-h740-dc474c42-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14839be0-2673-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w987-h740-dc5e8fdc-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/14bc8630-2673-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w987-h740-dc4a5c32-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1522c210-2673-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w987-h740-dc8bc3fe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/15632670-2673-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w987-h740-dc32312a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/15a4ea60-2673-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w987-h740-dc2a3431-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/160b2640-2673-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w987-h740-dc8dbaf5-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/hike-18km-wind-in-the-willows-woodland-river-and-photography-adventure/100001984563488818 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Meetups, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.22, max: 33.22, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Paddington Station - **lat**: 51.5154108 - **long**: -0.1754019 - **full address**: Paddington Station, W9 2BE, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/69b2894aab35a75f36cb1ed9783d8d17a8c2a276c7cb92e41ba4175688eca46f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc48462e-gmir.jpg?v=1774241119 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure being held? - **A:** HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 06:11 pm at Paddington Station, W9 2BE, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure? - **A:** Tickets for HIKE 18KM Wind in the Willows: Woodland, River & Photography adventure are priced at GBP 33 per person. 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