Spring Cottage – Cliveden House and Gardens loop from Cookham

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Spring Cottage – Cliveden House and Gardens loop from Cookham

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Spring Cottage – Cliveden House and Gardens loop from Cookham

02:16

8.30km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22 m for 1.28 km

Customers only

After 1.52 km for 4.99 km

Customers only

After 7.45 km for 839 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.51 km

Spring Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Spring Cottage was the former home of osteopath Stephen Ward, who introduced Christine Keeler to Secretary of State for War John Profumo in 1961. The ‘Profumo Affair’ changed the course …

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6.03 km

Cliveden House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Cliveden is an Italianate mansion and estate at Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England. Set on banks 40 metres (130 ft) above the River Thames, its grounds slope down to the river. The …

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6.29 km

Cliveden War Cemetery and Memorial Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

When the First World War broke out, Cliveden was a grand country estate well known for its exclusive parties and famous guests, yet within months it was offering a lifeline …

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6.43 km

Cliveden Chapel (Octagon Temple)

Highlight • Religious Site

A surprise is in store if you head to the western side of the Parterre... the unassuming domed building overlooking the river houses a wonderfully ornate chapel, also known as the Octagon Temple.

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7.66 km

Amphitheatre With View of Cookham Lock and Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre, tucked away on the cliff edge, hosted many theatrical performances during Frederick, Prince of Wales’ lease of the estate, including the first-ever performance of ‘Rule, Britannia!’ in …

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7.82 km

Blenheim Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney lived here at Cliveden from 1696-1737. He was a celebrated soldier and a major player in the famed battle of Blenheim in 1704. Despite …

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7.96 km

The Long Garden, Cliveden

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Long Garden, you'll find huge beds of seasonal flowers displayed amongst a collection of quirky topiary and sculptures

Colourful combinations to come
Every Spring and Summer there's a …

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8.14 km

Fountain of Love

Highlight • Historical Site

The Fountain of Love is a two colour marble sculpture by Thomas Waldo Story. It was commissioned by Lord Astor in 1897. The shell dish features three groups of statues …

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8.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

435 m

359 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

1.03 km