Shiplake Circular Walk
This circular walk takes you along the River Thames around the village of Shiplake. The village has a train station near the river making it a nice place for an easy riverside walk for anyone using public transport.
The walk starts from the train station where you can pick up the Thames Path and follow it south to Shiplake Lock on the River Thames. You can then follow the towing path around to Lashbrook before returning to the train station. This section of the river gives nice views over to Wargrave on the opposite side.
Shiplake Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Shiplake Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Shiplake OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Shiplake Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the south there's Twyford where you'll find lake and river trails around Charvil Country Park and the Loddon Nature Reserve.
On the opposite side of the river there's the neighbouring village of Wargrave. It's well worth a visit with a historic high street with many old listed buildings, a picturesque marina, a 12th century church and a very fine riverside pub where you can relax with a view of the river. You can also pick up the Knowl Hill Bridleway near here. The circular cycling and walking route explores the area around Knowl Hill, with some fine views from the high points.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
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Canoes for hire. These canoes have been hired for a holiday. The organiser takes your bags to each overnight accommodation and follows you downstream. You just paddle and enjoy the river.
Shiplake Lock. The lock has a fall of 5'1" and we are part way through that drop. Like many things these days, the Thames lock walkways seem full of guard rails.
Thames Path National Trail sign and National Trail symbol
The River Thames, Wargrave
Above Shiplake Lock, River Thames. This shows the top gates and surroundings of Shiplake Lock. The village of Shiplake and its attractive riverside can be conveniently visited by train, as the station is only a few minutes walk from the towpath, which can then be followed round to the lock, returning to the station through the village, all in all only about two miles right the way round.
Lock keeper's house at Shiplake Lock