# 🥾 Walk 131 - Mill End, Aston, Remenham and Henley

Leaving the car park shortly after 10:30am on Sunday 9th November, the sun was trying to break through the morning mist and promising another fine, warm autumnal day. Heading south down the lane towards the river we encountered a convoy of tractors, some towing trailers filled with people who cheerfully waved to us. I assume that they were heading to a Remembrance Day service in Hambleden.

Crossing the Thames via the weir at Hambleden lock we headed along the tow path to Aston. Two large carved pumpkins and spiders webs covered in water droplets were an extra delight. Onwards down Remenham Lane, where we had our first glimpse of Temple Island. After pausing for a drink near the church we made our way up Remenham Church Lane to pick up a path across the fields and headed back towards Aston.

![A convoy of tractors on their way to Hambleden for a Remembrance Day Service.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume10/images/mill_end_tractors.jpg)

More road walking up Aston Lane to pick up a pretty path, covered in fallen leaves. We meandered along the edge of fields and through small areas of woodland before crossing fields to the south of Woodside Farm. Today the turkeys were unsociable and the majority remained under their shelters.

After following a well defined path through Remenham Woods, catching glimpses of sunlight through the trees we descended to the A4130 and crossed the bridge into Henley-on-Thames.

![Turkeys at Woodside Farm. Do they know that Christmas is on the way?](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume10/images/woodside_farm_turkeys.jpg)

A sheltered area with seats, just south of the bridge, provided an ideal spot for lunch and gave those walkers wanting a hot drink the opportunity of visiting the Chocolate cafe. Three traction engines heading into town, over the bridge, provided entertainment and discussion while we ate lunch.

Our return journey was along the Thames path to Hambleden lock, where we lingered to watch the water rushing over the weir and forming large 'waves', turbulence and white foam. Such a contrast to the apparently still water by the mill.

![Approaching Aston, with the Flower Pot pub in sight.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume10/images/approaching_aston.jpg)

![Following the Thames Path from Henley back to Mill End.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume10/images/thames_path_near_henley.jpg)

*Thanks to Christine for leading the walk and writing it up, and to Sue for providing the pictures.*

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