Hambleden Lock
There are various places in the Chilterns where you can meet and follow the Thames, but Hambleden Lock is one of the most picturesque. Starting from the lock itself, which has stood there since the 18th century, you can take a gentle walk to Mill End, where you’ll find a mill and the remains of a Roman villa. If you’re lucky, you might spot Egyptian geese on the water and the Flower Pot pub is a great place to stop for a spot of lunch and a drink along the route.