Walk to the WW1 Trenches at Marlow Common (0201)
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Start dateMay 18 2024
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Time09:45 am
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LocationSL7 2JF
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PriceFree
At 1000 we venture out by footpaths to Marlow Common from the Royal Oak, Bovingdon Green.
Enjoy an illustrated talk on the troops, their camp and their activities before exploring the preserved WW1 practice trenches. Soak up the magic of these beautiful beech woods, then stroll back to the pub for a drink or lunch if you fancy.
Additional information
Walk returns to the Royal Oak in time to enjoy a drink or lunch if pre-booked.
Well behaved dogs very welcome on the walk and in the pub.
Donations £5.00 per adult for Marlow Museum much appreciated; children and dogs free
A gentle stroll with some uneven woodland to negotiate, watch out for tree roots and undergrowth. There are a couple of roads to cross. Robust buggies will be fine, but unfortunately not wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Mike Hyde is the Chairman of Marlow Museum and a member of the former local WW1 Association 2013-2019 and lives locally.
Marlow Museum - an interesting and informatiive selection of displays and exhibits providing an insight to the history of this beautiful and historic town and the surrounding area.
Cars can be left at the Royal Oak car park (at owners risk). The Royal Oak has a small car park, so please share cars if possible. If coming by train we are 1.6 miles from Marlow station, perhaps a 40 minute walk* or 5 minute taxi ride to SL7 2JF.
*Note: the latter part of the walk is up a narrow busy road with no footpaths.
2 miles
Short walks (up to 3 miles)
2h 30m
Fairly easy (some gentle inclines, steps/stiles)
Leisurely
20
Yes (Well behaved dogs very welcome on the walk and in the pub.)
Yes (An easy walk to the woods with lots of local history to learn about. Starts and finishes at the fab Teepee, Everyone loves it!)