Henley-on-Thames Riverside and Greys Court
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Henley-on-Thames is famous for its Royal Regatta, but this riverside town offers beautiful year-round walking along the Thames and into the Chiltern Hills. This route combines riverside meadows with a visit to the National Trust's Greys Court, a Tudor manor house with walled gardens.
The Route
Start from Henley Bridge and walk upstream along the Thames Path through the Regatta course. Continue past Temple Island and turn inland through farmland. Climb gently through beech woodland to Greys Court. Explore the grounds (admission required) or continue on public paths before descending through the Chilterns back to Henley.
Dog-Friendly Details
Dogs on leads along the Thames Path near the town. Off lead through farmland (check for livestock). Dogs are welcome in Greys Court grounds on leads. The Thames has gentle access points for swimming near the meadows. Several dog-friendly pubs await in Henley at the finish.
Practical Information
Pay-and-display car parks in Henley town centre. The Angel on the Bridge and The Three Tuns both welcome dogs. Greys Court requires separate admission (free for National Trust members, dogs welcome on leads). Regular bus service from Reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs go to Greys Court?
Dogs are welcome in the grounds and gardens of Greys Court on leads. They are not permitted inside the house. The grounds have water bowls and waste bins. National Trust members enter free.
When is the Henley Royal Regatta?
The Regatta takes place over five days in late June or early July. During this period, the Thames Path through the course may be restricted. The rest of the year, the riverside walk is peaceful and uncrowded.
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