Wed 19 August 2026 - BRIDGES, FROM MAIDENHEAD TO BOURNE END, VIA STANLEY SPENCER

A walk of many bridges - to cross, to go under and to admire, around the Thames and Jubilee Rivers. An extended lunch break at Cookham to allow time for a visit to the Stanley Spencer Gallery (admission £7.00; 18 to 25 years £3.50; Art Fund £3.50; Museum Assoc. £3.50). It's a flat walk along a pretty stretch of the Thames with the possibility of a paddle if there's a heat wave! Often walking on hard surfaces but also potential for muddy sections. Some steps. (SWC 56) Possible drop out at Cookham.

 Leader briefing

 Thames view at Maidenhead

 Swan and cygnets

Relaxing at the drinks stop

 Coverted mill

 View with Brunel's bridge

Leader explaining echoing arch

Cookham church 

Inside the Stanley Spencer gallery at Cookham

Conifer avenue on the way to Bourne End

Photos: Sue E, Dave H