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Of absolutely no help with what you are planning, but the last time I visited the Cotswolds, I took the time on one of my walks there to find the source of the Thames. It is a relatively uninspiring little rocky depression in some farmer's field. At the time, there was no water flow, only a sign to identify what it was.Walking the Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
Have walked the Henley on Thames to Windsor section many times (as I lived in the area) and what a beautiful walk it is. Such great scenery, history, restaurants and pubs. Are you staying in different accommodation every night. The area is great for trains if you need a base and then get train to and from different start points.Walking the Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
just a couple of small points as a former west Londoner -Walking the Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
I walked the Great Glen Way and really enjoyed walking the canal, you can free camp at some of the locks and eventually you end up at Loch Ness and Inverness. Sometimes people are down on that route compared to the close by West Highland Way but watching the boats and kayaks in the canals, locks and lochs was part of the fun.It sounds like a great walk, with lots of history. We departed from the Route de Arles to walk the Canal du Midi because my spouse is obsessed with canals and locks.
Funny, because if I had more time I wanted to do that too!!!Of absolutely no help with what you are planning, but the last time I visited the Cotswolds, I took the time on one of my walks there to find the source of the Thames. It is a relatively uninspiring little rocky depression in some farmer's field. At the time, there was no water flow, only a sign to identify what it was.
It’s a fascinating walk through history. I think every tourist should walk from the Greenwich Barrier through London to Richmond.Walking the Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
The Travelodge opposite the station in Maidenhead?Walked Reading to Maidenhead today. Followed the Thames Path but continued on the south side of the river when it crosses north and wanders off on a long detour . My time is limited so I walked across the bight more or less in a straight line to rewatch the Thames here. Got a Travelodge for 43£, a steal compared to rates in nearby London but still a far cry from albergue life. Met a few local walkers but no one else through-walking it
Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
Yes! 43£ for a Saturday night when the home team of the football club had a match - after London stays, that was an incredible bargain!The
The Travelodge opposite the station in Maidenhead?
So much good advice, thank you! No car now, but perhaps next time. I’ve walked Roehampton to London previously, so this walkabout ends prematurely as I have a task awaiting me Monday evening. Currently in Windsor grabbing a pint and Sunday roast…life is good!@Vacajoe, as you cross the River at Maidenhead and head south on the left bank, please take in the rail bridge - amazing civil engineering.
As you approach the Magna Carta area keep an eye out for the, for me, magnificent statue honouring QEII.
At times the path alternates between left and right banks to give the best experience of path.
From Hampton Court you are well and truly in a built up area and from Richmond, best to stay of the right bank until Tower Bridge at least.
You may car to look out for the small obelisk marking the high tide reach and so the boundary between Port of London rules and local authority bylaws. Also the Richmond lock weir, with foot traffic, not far away. A bit early in the season I suspect, but many sleep out just off the path and almost as many more having their favourite fishing spots below Richmond.
There is a lack of clarity at times for the path between Putney and Lambeth.
I had family to adjourn to in London from time to time. But I was amazed at that time (June to July 2016) the variety of hostels in central London either side of the River.
Just for the experience you may car to walk the two under river tunnels at Greenwich (near Cutty Sark) and Woolwich (on the land side of Woolwich Pier).
Love to read any more short journals you write.
Kia kaha (take care, be strong)
Yes it was a big game (5th division of English football) but against a team that used to be very big (Wrexham) but have fallen on hard times but are bizarrely owned by a couple of Hollywood stars and are never out of the paper, and resurgent.Yes! 43£ for a Saturday night when the home team of the football club had a match - after London stays, that was an incredible bargain!
This route is on my list after I have completed the Kennet and Avon (Bristol to Reading)I walked from Portsmouth to Southhampton to Reading (Camino St James)
This route is on my list after I have completed the Kennet and Avon (Bristol to Reading)
While not a Compostela on arrival at Southampton, I understand the English S James' Way can be included in a pilgrimage from A Coruna to Santiago.
Kia kaha.