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Marlow to Spade Oak Local Nature Reserve via River Thames

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Marlow to Spade Oak Local Nature Reserve via River Thames

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Marlow to Spade Oak Local Nature Reserve via River Thames

02:52

11.3km

30m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike from Marlow to the Spade Oak Local Nature Reserve, following the scenic River Thames. This route spans 7.0 miles (11.3 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 87 feet (26 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. You will experience diverse…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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974 m

Marlow Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marlow Lock is a pretty lock on the River Thames. The original lock was built in 1773 and then rebuilt in stone in 1825. The lock you see today was …

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The Spade Oak Pub

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A nice country pub that sells good food and beer, close to the river Thames

opening hours etc can be found here

thespadeoak.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb

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6.92 km

Spade Oak Nature Reserve

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This is a beautiful nature reserve situated along the banks of the River Thames near Bourne End and Little Marlow. The reserve hosts a number of habitats such as wetlands, …

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

2.53 km

1.61 km

255 m

Surfaces

9.47 km

1.36 km

398 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Marlow to Spade Oak Local Nature Reserve via River Thames

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Spade Oak Nature Reserve

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