[1] Walk over Windsor Bridge (A) (opened in 1824) away from the main town and the castle.
At the end of the bridge take the first left up Brocas Street following signs for the Thames Path (towards Maidenhead). Where the road splits stay on Brocas Street taking care on the narrow pavement.
After a few hundred yards you'll come out on a large meadow known as The Brocas. (B) The Brocas is named after the Brocas Family who were local nobility in the 13th Century. Follow the footpath with the Thames on your left pausing to take in the views of Windsor Castle (C) behind you and the roof of Eton School (D) to your right.
Windsor Castle: The medieval castle and royal residence is the longest occupied palace in Europe. The castle was originally built after the Norman invasion but was rebuilt, changed and adapted by many monarchs. The castle has a rich military history and was used as headquarters for the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War.
Eton School: Eton is an independent school founded in 1440.Well known alumni include 19 prime ministers (including current Prime Minister David Cameron), Princes William and Harry, writer George Orwell, actor Hugh Lawrie and many others.
Continue along the path through a wooded area and under the road bridge.
[2] Where the pathway splits follow the path next to the river. Where it meets the another path turn right, walking away from the footbridge. (E) The Poetry Bridge is an art installation by The Firestation centre for Arts and Culture. The poem carved onto the Bridge was a collaborative effort by local families and school children.
Follow this path until you reach the A322 road bridge. At this point take the path to the left up onto the road bridge. Go over the road bridge and follow the path at the other side as it goes downhill.
[3] At the end of the path turn left through a tunnel and at the end of the tunnel turn left towards the river following the slipway until you reach the riverside path. Take care for vehicles on the slipway as there is no pavement here.
[4] Follow the pathway along the riverside with the Thames on your left. After a while you will come to a small park, cross through the park following signs for the town centre and taking a path which leads under the railway bridge.
Continue along the path which follows the Thames with lovely views of Windsor castle. Follow the path to lead you to Windsor Bridge where you started the walk.
[5] On Windsor Bridge take a right up Thames Street staying on the right hand side of the road. Continue along Thames Street Crossing Thames Avenue (take care on this busy road) and follow the road as it curves to the right under Windsor castle. Continue uphill on this road as it crosses River Street with Windsor castle on your left.
[6] Turn right down Peascod Street and follow the street all the way to the end where it meets Victoria Street. Cross Victoria Street and continue down St Leonards Road keeping on the right hand pavement crossing Spinners Lane, Claremont Road and St Marks Road.
[7] Just after St Marks Road you will see a large red bricked building on your right. This is Windsor Arts Centre where the walk ends.