Thames Path News Round-Up

Perfect walking conditions approaching Mapledurham Lock We open this newsletter with some good news: the Benson Weir on the Thames Path is back open! The Environment Agency closed the weir 2-3 years ago following storm damage. The weir served as a vital crossing for the Thames Path. Its closure meant a road walk from Benson […]

Thames Path detours – Whitchurch to Caversham

This detour has the small advantage of avoiding a walk through a housing estate. It also has the large advantage that it is completely dry so is recommended when there is a lot of standing water. It is also definitely recommended during the Reading Festival as the Thames Path passes alongside the festival site. The […]