Henley Festival is one of the many events along the Thames Path. It starts on Wednesday July 8 and closes on Sunday July 12. Expect accommodation to be busy during those periods. This year’s line up has just been announced with ska group Madness opening the festival. On Thursday, James Blunt will be performing. Friday […]
One of the many things to see whilst walking the Thames Path is the variety of wildlife, especially birds. There are many beautiful birds along the path: kingfishers, woodpeckers, herons, jays among them. Not to mention a large variety of ducks and geese. However, the last bird you would expect to see in rural Oxfordshire is […]
Just how Long is the Thames Path? You would think there would be a simple answer to this? But no. It’s the same with the Pennine Way. Is it 250 miles? Or 270 miles? Opinions differ. Officially, the Thames Path is 184 miles. That’s what the signposts say at the beginning and the end. It’s also […]
Following the Thames Path flood alerts issued towards the end of last week, water levels still remain high. This is despite the cold and dry weather over the weekend. Bear in mind that it takes 3-4 days for water to travel from the Cotswold Hills down to the source. There is therefore always a time […]
Update 18/1/2020. The list of flood alerts remains largely unchanged except for the addition of Datchet. Above Cricklade From Calcutt to Lechlade Buscot Wick to Kings Lock Oxford Abingdon Dorchester to Pangbourne Mapledurham/Purley to Sonning Twyford Shiplake Henley Hurley to Cookham Datchet (new) Shepperton to Moseley Hampton to Teddington Trowlock Island Teddington to Putney A […]
River Thames at full force in Sonning Following yesterday’s adverse weather, there is a risk of Thames Path flooding and the Environment Agency is issuing alerts in the following locations: Above Cricklade From Calcutt to Lechlade Buscot Wick to Kings Lock Shepperton to Moseley Hampton to Teddington Trowlock Island Teddington to Putney The standard message […]
The Meteorological Office has issued yellow weather warnings in the vicinity of the Thames Path. “From noon today, strong winds will develop on Tuesday which may bring some disruption. Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely. Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer. Delays for high-sided […]
River Thames at Richmond An alert is in place for possible flooding which may impact walkers on the Thames Path. Levels on the River Thames should be high as a result of spring tides. High tide is expected today at 16.45 in Richmond. There is a possibility of low-level flooding between Teddington and Putney an […]
One of the joys of walking the Thames Path are the many places to visit en route. Many of these are owned by the National Trust, which was founded on 12 January 1895. Its cause was to “preserve lands and buildings of beauty or historic interest and, as regards land, to preserve their natural aspect […]
Each year, the Thames Barrier is fully tested. During the test, the flood gates will rotate into the fully closed defence position to stop the high tide going upstream into London. This has been scheduled this year for 4 October. What a day to complete walking the Thames Path!
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