Little Marlow Walks

2 miles (3.5 km)

This pretty little village in Buckinghamshire sits close to the River Thames and a lovely local nature reserve. The village is very attractive with picturesque cottages, a 14th century church and a 16th century pub for refreshment after you walk.
This circular walk takes you around the Spade Oak Nature Reserve which lies just to the south of the settlement. The pretty reserve includes a lake which attracts a variety of birdlife. Along the former gravel pit there are also some pleasant woodland trails. You can follow footpaths around the lake leading you down to the railway line and the Thames Path where you can enjoy a riverside stroll along a nice grassy path.
You can extend the walk by heading west along the river to visit Marlow. Heading east will take you to Bourne End and Cookham where you can visit the National Trust's Cliveden House.

Postcode

SL7 3SR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Little Marlow Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Little Marlow Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Little Marlow OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Little Marlow Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Little Marlow

Marlow - The riverside town of Marlow is a lovely spot for walking
Marlow to Henley - A popular riverside walk between these Marlow and Henley-on-Thames
Cookham River Circular Walk - The little village of Cookham is situated in a particularly delightful spot by the River Thames
Bisham Woods - These woods near Marlow have some nice walking trails to try
Beeches Way - Follow the Beeches Way through the Chilterns from the River Thames at Cookham to the Grand Union Canal at West Drayton.
You start off at Cookham and head east to the wooded Burnham Beeches Nature Reserve
Cliveden House - Explore the stunning gardens and woodlands surrounding this Italianate mansion near Maidenhead
Burnham Beeches - This hugely popular National Nature Reserve and woods has miles of good walking trails to try
Chiltern Way - This is the original 125 mile circuit of the Chilterns AONB taking you through Hemel Hempstead, Chalfont St Giles, Marlow, Hambleden, Turville, Fingest, Bix Bottom, Ewelme, the Ridgeway, Stokenchurch, Great Hampden, Aldbury, the Dunstable Downs Country Park, Sharpenhoe Clappers and Harpenden
Marlow to Hurley River Walk - This easy riverside walk takes you from Marlow to Hurley along the Thames Path
Hurley - This riverside village near Maidenhead has some nice local trails and a noteworthy ancient pub.
Wooburn Green - This pretty village is located near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.

Pubs/Cafes

Back in the village you can enjoy some post exercise relaxation and refreshment at The Queen's Head. The historic pub dates back to the 16th century and includes a charming interior with�wooden beams and open fire. The serve top quality cuisine and have a pleasant garden area for the warmer months. You can find the pub in an idyllic location on Pound Lane with postcode SL7 3SR for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The trails make for a nice dog walk and the Queen's Head mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east there's the neighbouring village of Wooburn Green. There's a pleasant large green here with a number of historic properties including a 16th century public house. There's also a pretty local park with walks along the River Wye and peaceful adjacent woodland.