Getting to Henley on Thames site from the North

2plusthedog
2plusthedog Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited August 2020 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Coming from the north of Oxford down the M40, what's the best approach to Henley towing pls? Looks like most A roads getting towards Henley from either the M40 or A34 have their moments...

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  • peedee
    peedee Club Member Posts: 9,387 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2020 #2

    Off at Junction 4, down the A404 and through Marlow on the A4155.

    peedee

  • redface
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    edited August 2020 #3

    in other words 'as per book', presuming that you have got one.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited August 2020 #4

    The 4155 is not overly wide and those local buses rattle along. Watch out for your mirrors. wink

  • dunelm
    dunelm Forum Participant Posts: 373
    edited August 2020 #5

    It still amazes me that some people don't use the handbook.

    Sorry for the double post!  The first one seemed not to have registered.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited August 2020 #6

    I am sure in the past we have approached the site from Littlemore in Oxford and then across country which brings to into the Henley town. Last time we did come via Marlow, it was ok but seemed narrow in places with an eight foot wide motorhome! 

    David 

  • royandsharont
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    edited August 2020 #7

    I have recently done the above Club recommended route and found it quite easy & straight forward in my 8m motorhome with a long overhang at the rear. Yes the road from Marlowe to Henley is quite narrow and well used by cars & cyclists but I did not feel there were any safety issues. Just take it steady.

    Regards, Roy

  • KeefySher
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    edited September 2020 #8

    Lived at Danesfield in the mid 70's, and in and around Marlow for decades. Travelled to college one way, brother the other to termini in Reading and High Wycombe on the double decker bus. Only slight pinch point was at the bog and scratch it (Dog &Badger).

    Occasionally vehicles approaching Mile End from Marlow too fast and launching off the embankment, blocking the road. 

    Entrances from Copas farms onto the A4155 are blind, but if driving to the conditions, don't present any real issues.

    Come the other way through Reading, Caversham and Sonning with the caravan these days, again no issues if driving to the conditions.

    Folk are on holiday not a timetable, after all.

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2020 #9

    Just try not to use either route in what was? the rush especially from Marlow

  • Steve554
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    edited September 2020 #10

    Hi Guys, How was the Henley site - would you recommend it for couples? 

  • ABM
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    edited September 2020 #11

    I { <--  singleton  wink  } have used Henley Fur Coats site  and saw no reason why a couple or six should have any problems at al unless you are pitched on the side by the road then you might, I said might, get a bit of road noise. Did not bother me tho smilelaughing

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