View of Temple Island – Hambleden Lock and Weir loop from Hambleden

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View of Temple Island – Hambleden Lock and Weir loop from Hambleden

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View of Temple Island – Hambleden Lock and Weir loop from Hambleden

00:56

8.58km

20m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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95 m

Hambleden Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Hambleden Mill is an historic watermill built for grinding flour. It was constructed on the fast-flowing and narrow Hambleden Bourne, which discharges into the River Thames at this point. It has now been converted into flats and is Grade II listed. A mill on this site was mentioned in the Domesday Book when it had a rent of £1 per year. A nearby fishery at Hambleden in 1086 produced 1,000 eels, for which this part of the Thames was famous. Alison Uttley, who is best known for her children's series about Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig, described the Mill building as ‘The most beautiful place in the whole length of the long Thames valley’ and it appears in many paintings and photographs.

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1.87 km

View of Temple Island

Highlight • Historical Site

Temple Island is situated 1.5 miles (2.4 km) downstream from Henley-on-Thames on a particularly beautiful stretch of the river. The island marks the start of Henley Royal Regatta Course.

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4.52 km

View of Henley-on-Thames from across the river

Highlight • Viewpoint

Henley is just one of the beautiful villages located along the River Thames, and especially famous for the Henley Regatta and boat races.

Be sure to bring nutrition if you're cycling here from a far though as all routes in and out of Henley are very hilly! This is especially the case if you're travelling here from the west (London side of Henley)

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8.15 km

Hambleden Lock and Weir

Highlight • Monument

Hambledon Lock is a historic lock situated on the River Thames that features a long weir. The lock has seen various renovations, and even featured in Charles Dickens' short ghost story.

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