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About the event

Maidenhead Boundary Walk is based on an ancient custom called Beating the bounds. Its roots go back to mediaeval times when parishes reaffirmed their boundaries by processing round them at Rogationtide, stopping to beat each boundary mark with wands and to pray for protection and blessings for the land.

Today Maidenhead has expanded outside the old boundaries of the town, but you can still find the old boundary stones (see photo on right), and this is the route we follow for the annual Charity Boundary Walk.

Even for people who do not walk this far very often, 13+ miles is not too much if you look about you, chat to others, enjoy the day. If you don’t fancy that then there is a shorter route option.
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There is an entry fee to take part in the event to help cover the costs of first aid attendance, insurance etc. This stands at £2.50 per adult and £1 per child under the age of 12.

​Safety and Government Covid-19 guidelines

All participants are requested to take part in a safe way and to adhere to the latest Government guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone, so please:

1. Choose a route and timing that will not inconvenience other members of the public
2. To avoid any possible congestion don’t start at the traditional Boundary walk check points
3. Park vehicles appropriately
4. Be careful when crossing and walking on roads
5. Avoid starting so late that you don’t finish in darkness (it gets dark at around 6pm in late October!)
6. Check on the weather, and take suitable clothing, especially lightweight waterproofs for a unusually cold and wet October, you never know you might even need sun cream, as you can never predict the British weather!
7. Wear comfortable and appropriate footwear
8. Consider hydration and plan your refreshments, rests and toilet breaks
9. Don’t forget taking your maps! You can walk anywhere?
10. Protect our environment, take your litter with you and look after your dogs
11. If the guidelines permit, households can walk together, but for others please adhere to social distancing rules
12. Groups of walkers should not comprise of more than 6 individuals (if you have registered as a group of 15 or more you must split out into sub-bubbles as per the latest Government guidelines)
13. Please consider using masks and gloves and ensure you have hand sanitisers with you.
14. Please be neighbourly and keep noise to a minimum
15. Tell other people where you are going and at what time, so someone can raise the alarm if you do not return.
16. Make sure you have a support crew who can come and get you if you need help
17. Ensure your phone is fully charged before you go and consider taking a battery charger with you
18. Carry emergency contact details with you (think about track and trace)
19. Please remember that this year we are not having a traditional Boundary Walk and support is not available from the Rotary Clubs, who cannot accept any responsibility for any loss to property or injury howsoever caused.