Guided hike from Henley on Thames to Cookham via a stop in Marlow to visit the famers' market.

We shall be exploring the River Thames away from London to the pretty villages.

This picturesque walk takes out of Henley along the hills overlooking the Thames and covers a very scenic stretch of the River Thames taking us past the charming riverside villages of Aston and Hurley and also Marlow Lock, - built in 1773.

Time seems to have stood still in this area and even the village of Hurley is little changed since the days when it was a Benedictine Monastery.

We also get a glimpse of Bisham Abbey and Bisham Church across the River Thames before we cross over the weir footbridge at Hambleden Mill and continue until Marlow.

In Marlow we will stop to visit the market made by local farmers.

In Marlow we will see the lovely suspension bridge designed by William Tierney Clark.

This part give us fantastic views of Winter Hill and as you near Cookham, once you've crossed the river, the path takes you through Cock Marsh, purchased by local residents in 1934 and given to the National Trust.

It is one of the best lowland wetland sites in the country, noted as an important breeding ground for wading birds and home to an outstanding selection of plants.

Meet at Ealing Broadway @ 8:45am to get the train to Henley. Return @ 6:50pm.