The Stag & Hen Package

Quick Facts

Route	Sonning to Maidenhead
Duration	2 Days
Day 1 Distance	12.11 Miles
Day 2 Distance	9.34 Miles
Total Distance	21.45 Miles
Locks	8

Yes we're canoeists but having done our fair share of stag and hen do's both as organisers and participants; we really do understand how we can help you make this 'one to remember'.

This package offers a weekend where we provide boats and kit, book your camping, supply and erect your tent, put a nice soft mat in it and feed you on the morning after the big night with a mighty fine breakfast with endless tea. All you'll have to do is paddle, have a laugh with friends, stop off for the odd drink or two and take advantage of the opportunity that being afloat lends itself to; Massive amounts of fun with water

The paddling is pretty gentle, with day one at 12 miles and day 2 at 8miles. You can easily have a first day that starts at 10 and be finished by 6 with a few hours stopping along the way. Day two is structured so that you have options to shorten, just in case anyone has a little too much of the celebration the night before.

Camping is right on the river so you can pull the boats out, chuck your kit in your tent and then you're ready for the night entertainment.

Night time entertainment options in Hurley Village are pubs and fine gastro eating restaurants. These are friendly and accommodating. For more night life and usual Stag / Hen activity Maidenhead is a short taxi ride away and Windsor a little further. Both these towns can cater for pretty much anything and our local knowledge will help you find the right option.

In the morning breakfast is served at the Lock and you are all set for day 2. Marlow is 2 miles down and offers the first emergency pull out. Another 3.5 miles and your at Cookham. Just before Cookham is the Bounty where you can regroup and eat if needed. Cookham offers a second egress option. Then it's 2 more miles to Maidenhead and the take out.

Getting everyone there and home again is simple. Both the start and finish of this special trip are close to local train stations and transport hubs and can be reached cost effectively via taxi.

Nice and easy!

Lunch ideas and attractions along the way

Day 1

Sonning - before you start - The French Horn - could be a breakfast option - Very up market fine dinning.
3 miles in - Wargrave - The Bull, White Hart and shop.
3.5 miles Lower Shiplake - St George and Dragon
HALF WAY - Angel on the Bridge @ Henley, 6.16 miles from start - 01491 410678 - moring outside - Bar meals and full dinning
9 miles - Aston - The Ferry (about 500 metres from river)
10 miles _ Medmenham - The Dog and Badger (about 500 metres from river)
12 miles Hurley Camping

Day 2

2 miles - The Two Brewers - Marlow common slip
4 miles - The Spade Oak (about 500 metres from river)
NEAREST HALF WAY Bounty Inn @ Cookham, 5.55 miles from start - 01628 520056 - free moring - bar meals and snacks (only access by boat or foot)
6 miles - The Ferry - Cookham - Food and drinks

Start Point

Public Transport Options

Reading Train Station - 4 miles
Reading Taxi - 01189 582582

End Point

Public Transport Options

Maidenhead Train Station - 1 mile
Maidenhead Cabs - 01628 621449