Henley-on-Thames sits in a dramatic loop of the river where the Chiltern Hills come down to the Thames, creating a landscape of outstanding beauty. The Chilterns AONB rises directly north of the town, while the Thames Path follows the river in both directions through some of its finest reaches.

A prosperous, handsome riverside town with excellent restaurants and a famous regatta, Henley is one of the most civilised walking bases in southern England — combining the Thames Path, the Chiltern ridges and a network of quiet valley paths.