Luckily, no rain this morning (though some in forecast). Also, the river Thames had not flooded, despite Environment Agency Warning the day before.  6 of us set off, over the bridge to the lock then round the back, rejoining the main street by The Olde Bell pub. On up to the main road, across and up the hill to enjoy views of the valley.  A couple of miles flat walking through the Berkshire College of Agriculture estate, then a slow climb to Keeper's Cottage, and our banana break shortly after.  Down through the woods and the mud, passing above the little BBOWT nature reserve (great for orchids in June/July), and then the narrow path to the main road.  Past the "Black Boy" pub, now closed, we took the track down to the Thames for our riverside stroll back to the village.  Very enjoyable.