This long distance path of 146 miles is named after William Shakespeare one of our greatest dramatists and follows the route that the poet may have taken on his journeys between his home in Stratford-upon-Avon, where his wife Anne Hathaway and his children lived and the Globe theatre in London, where most of his most dramatic plays were performed.

The route passes through beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds and the Chilterns before following the River Thames into the heart of London. It links some of England’s most popular tourist attractions including the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the university city of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and of course London.

Enjoy literally miles of interest, as the walk passes through beautiful villages and hamlets and “lost” villages and discover picturesque churches. Along the route we find history and mysteries, view great houses and gardens, enjoy walking alongside the beautiful river Thames and at walks end we can see the amazing recreation of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

On a long weekend break sadly we cannot do the entire route but you will enjoy Shakespeare’s Way as it moves from Oxford and crosses the hills and valleys of the Chilterns and its pretty villages and beech woods and on to the lovely riverside town of Marlow on the river Thames. On our walking journey we will view Stoner House, a beautiful Tudor house nestling in the Chiltern Hills, enjoy the attractive village of Hambleden and the hamlet of Rotten Row and its lovely duck pond, and the many traditional flint cottages along our way.

Each morning the group and walking leader will be transported to our start point by minibus and you will be picked up in the late afternoon at a convenient point.

Indicative Daily distances:

Day One:            Oxford to Sladhampton/Chalgrove                                 11/13 miles

Day Two:            Sladhampton/Chalgrove to Cookley Green/Pishill             15 miles

Day Three:          Cookley Green/Pishill to Marlow 1                                4/15 miles