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Cruising Guide to
The River Thames and
Connecting Waterways
2012-2013
Supported by
Introduction
and Contents
As Chairman of BMF Thames Valley, I am immensely Introduction 3
proud to introduce the 2012/13 Cruising Guide to The River Thames Management 4-5
the River Thames and its connecting waterways. The
Non-tidal River Thames 7-13
Cruising Guide has been jointly produced with the
Environment Agency and is supported by the Port Bridge Heights - Non-tidal River Thames 14
of London Authority - it provides all the relevant St John’s Lock - Shifford Lock 15
information anyone would need whilst boating on Shifford Lock - Sandford Lock 16-17
The River Thames and its connecting waterways.
Sandford Lock - Benson Lock 18-19
BMF Thames Valley is a Regional Association of the
Cleeve Lock - Sonning Lock 20-21
British Marine Federation, the National trade association
for the leisure boating industry. BMF Thames Valley Sonning Lock - Boulter’s Locks 22-23
represents around 200 businesses that all share a Boulter’s Lock - Old Windsor Lock 24-25
passion for our inland waterways. 2012 is going to be Bell Weir Lock - Shepperton Lock 26-27
an exciting year on the River Thames with the London
Shepperton Lock - Teddington Lock 28-29
2012 Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
What’s new for 2012! The Tidal Thames 30
• New map design Tidal Thames Cruising Times 31
• Complete map of navigable River Thames from Lechlade
to the Thames Barrier
Teddington Lock - Vauxhall Bridge 32-33
• Information on the non-tidal Thames - Environment Agency Lambeth Bridge - Thames Barrier 34-35
• Information on the tidal Thames - PLA
Connecting Waterways 36-37
• A boaters code of conduct - Thames MotorBoaters Association
• 2012 cruising guidance Boatyards, Marinas and Services A-Z 41-48
You will still find all the previous useful information such as: The Gold Anchor Award Scheme 49
• Services and facilities guide
Key to River Map & Lock Services 51
• Directory of services
• Connecting waterways information Discover the River Thames 52
• Points of interest
I hope you use this guide throughout your time on the
water and encourage you to make the most of the The maps on the following pages
services on offer from BMF Thames Valley members. show the locations of all BMF
Thames Valley waterside members
on the River Thames, and the services
Happy Boating, and facilities that are available to
boaters. Please refer to the flap
inside the back cover of this booklet
for a full key.
For more information, please visit
Mike Gates CMM, Chairman
www.britishmarine.co.uk/thamesvalley
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The River Thames -
Who manages the river
EYNSHAM OXFORD
Non-tidal Tidal River Thames
River Thames
CANAL
Shifford Lock SUTTON BOTLEY
P16-17 FILCHAMSTEAD Sandford Lock
P18-19
CHIMNEY MEADOWS SHIFFORD
MORETON
CHIMNEY
RADCOT
DUXFORD
The Environment Agency manages the The Port of London Authority (PLA)
LECHLADE
BUCKLAND MARSH
ABINGDON non-tidal section of the River Thames manages the tidal section of the River
EATON
HASTINGS
BUSCOT PARK
and its principal aims are to protect Thames, keeping leisure and commercial
St John’s Lock and improve the environment, and to users safe, and protecting and enhancing
P15 DORCHESTER
promote sustainable development of the environment and promoting the use
the waterway. of the river for travel and trade. TO OLYMPIC CANOEING
LEE VALLEY
WALLINGFORD
NORTH STOKE
MARLOW OLYMPIC STADIUM
CLIVEDEN HOUSE EXCEL
COVENT GARDEN
BOURNE END THEATRE LAND CANARY
MOULSFORD WHARF LONDON
CLEEVE MEDMENHAM CITY AIRPORT
HENLEY
ROYAL REGATTA
Cleeve Lock COOKHAM Boulter’s Lock WATERLOO TOWER THE
P20-21 HENLEY-ON-THAMES
P24-25 LONDON WESTMINSTER
PARLIAMENT
BRIDGE O2
ARENA
GORING HURLEY LONDON EYE THAMES
JUBILEE RIVER BARRIER
MAIDENHEAD CHELSEA Lambeth Bridge
STREATLEY OLYMPIC ROWING BRENTFORD HAMMERSMITH
DORNEY LAKE P34-35
SONNING GRAND UNION & CHISWICK NATIONAL
ETON REGENTS CANAL MARITIME MUSEUM
PANGBOURNE PURLEY- BRAY CLAPHAM
CAVERSHAM WARGRAVE FULHAM
ON- DATCHET
THAMES THE OVAL
PUTNEY
WINDSOR CASTLE RICHMOND
TWICKENHAM
READING Sonning Lock LEGOLAND WINDSOR RUGBY STADIUM UNIVERSITY
P22-23 BOAT RACE
© Tony Riley LBIPP READING KENNET STAINES-
MUSIC FESTIVAL & AVON Bell Weir Lock ON-THAMES
CANAL P26-27 EGHAM TEDDINGTON Tidal/Non Tidal
MAGNA CARTA
Teddington Lock
SHEPPERTON P32-33
MEMORIAL
KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES
Shepperton Lock HAMPTON COURT
PALACE
P28-29 RIVER WEY
2012 Cruising Guidance
Users of the River Thames will need to plan All short-stay moorings between these locks will The PLA is working closely with several agencies to of commercial shipping. This is regardless of
ahead and book early this summer. be suspended between July and September 2012. ensure all recreational users navigating the Thames whether you are coming from the sea or through
Moorings will only be available at Bray, Windsor and and Medway in 2012 experience a safe and the UK’s inland waterway network. You should
From late July to early September 2012, the Olympic Windsor Racecourse Marinas. Visitor moorings in enjoyable Olympics. also be aware that anchoring is not permitted in
and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events will the Windsor and Maidenhead area are likely to be the Thames above Gravesend and should not be
take place at Eton College’s Dorney Lake, located extremely busy during the games, so we advise you The tidal Thames is the UK’s second biggest port and regarded as an alternative to having a confirmed,
adjacent to the River Thames, in Buckinghamshire. to plan early. busiest inland waterway, and the Olympic Games will dedicated mooring.
attract millions of visitors. The tidal Thames cannot
The Environment Agency is working closely with the There will be heightened security measures in place accommodate significant numbers of additional, The Port of London Authority will establish
London Organising Committee of Olympic Games during the games and additional visiting boats are unplanned recreational vessels. Gatekeeper Patrols in the Gravesend area, and
(LOCOG) and Thames Valley Police to achieve a expected during this period, please be prepared for between Teddington and Richmond to support
shared ambition of delivering a ‘safe and secure’ some possible minor delays as you enter the non- If you are planning to bring a recreational boat navigational safety and to check that arriving
Games. tidal River Thames at Teddington Lock. to London this summer, it is essential that you recreational craft have a confirmed mooring to go
pre-book and confirm a mooring before you begin to; and to monitor the movement of vessels passing
The river remains open for navigation throughout Keep up-to-date with what’s happening including your journey. Mooring and boating facilities are very
the games, however there will be some restrictions directly through the port, which will not require
any restrictions at: www.environment-agency. limited in ports, marinas and inland waterways on a mooring.
on the Dorney reach between Boveney and Bray gov.uk/thamesolympics2012 or near the tidal River Thames.
Locks and the whole width of the river may not For available moorings visit:
always be available. If you don’t have a confirmed mooring in London, www.whichmarina.co.uk or for general port
you will be asked to leave the area for your own information, see www.pla.co.uk
safety, that of other recreational users and the safety
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Non-tidal River Thames
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/boating
Who manages the River Thames? • Children should always be supervised. Know
The Environment Agency manages the where they are at all times and don’t let them
non-tidal River Thames from Cricklade in the sit in positions where a turn, change of speed
Cotswolds to Teddington on the outskirts of or wash from another boat could toss them
London, including the 44 locks. There is much into the water.
to explore as the River Thames runs through 3 • Always use grab rails when moving around
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and some the boat, and never run or jump.
of England’s most picturesque towns. To find
• Be careful when passing through low bridges
out more about our service to customers on the
and ensure everyone on board is in a safe
non-tidal River Thames, read our customer
position. Some hire boats will not pass under
charter www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Folly Bridge or Osney Bridge, Oxford – please
thamescustomercharter
check with your boatyard.
Do I need to register my boat? • Ensure your boat systems (engine, fuel, gas
All boats kept or used on the River Thames and electrical) are properly maintained and
(including backwaters and marinas) must be serviced according to manufacturer
currently registered with the Environment recommendations.
Agency. Visit www.environment-agency. • Take care when refuelling, especially with
gov.uk/boatregthames for more information. petrol (petrol vapour is heavier than air and
does not readily disperse if there is a spillage
If you are visiting the River Thames from or a leak). Before refuelling, switch off your
another waterway for a short period, you are engine and extinguish all cigarettes and
eligible for a visitor registration. You can buy naked flames. Ensure all cooking, heating and
one in advance by post or from a number of lighting appliances are turned off. To ensure
River Thames locks during published hours of the fuel system is not overfilling, monitor the
duty. Visit www.environment-agency.gov. fuel level carefully. Any portable fuel tank
uk/boatregthames for more information. connected to an outboard motor must be
removed from the boat for filling. Mop up
Hire boat customers should discuss registration any spillage and ventilate the boat before
with their hire company in advance. starting the engine or using naked flames.
• Never go afloat or leave a safe mooring
How do I stay safe on the water? without checking the local conditions.
The Environment Agency wants you to enjoy
Extra safety information for hire boaters.
your time on the river; this information will help
you to stay safe while using the river. • Your boatyard should supply a skipper’s
handbook on board your boat, please read
• We recommend life jackets or buoyancy aids
it carefully to ensure a safe and trouble-free
should always be worn, especially by children
holiday.
and non-swimmers. If you’re on a hire boat
your boatyard will provide them.
• Wear suitable footwear (no flip-flops or high
heels) with non-slip soles.
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Non-tidal River Thames
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/boating
How do I know what the river You can keep up-to-date with river conditions and • Make sure you have a safe exit ashore • Always take care when overtaking and keep
conditions are? strong stream warnings in the following ways: from your boat. If not, you should consider clear of other boats.
Any river activity poses a greater risk when • Call the Environment Agency Floodline on returning home or finding alternative • Keep a sharp look out at all times for any
there are strong currents, higher river levels or 0845 988 1188 to hear recorded information accommodation until conditions improve. hazards, taking action when necessary. If in
cold weather conditions. Flows can increase and advice (select option 1 and when • If you are running low on essential supplies or doubt, slow down or STOP.
even during the summer months – never prompted dial 011131). have other safety concerns and are not able • Respect warning signs. It is dangerous and
assume sunny weather means the conditions to vacate your boat safely, you should treat
• Visit the Environment Agency website illegal to interfere with weir gates and sluices.
are not hazardous. this as an emergency and dial 999 to ask for
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ In an emergency call 999.
riverthamesconditions evacuation.
Warning boards may be displayed at locks to • Obey River Thames short stay mooring
• Talk to one of the Environment Agency’s lock • For hire boaters, if you are advised to stop, requirements, you can download a helpful
inform river users of the conditions. Read the
staff who will be able to give advice on local you MUST call your boatyard and follow fact sheet for more information
following explanation of what these mean for
conditions and moorings. their instructions. www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
you. Do not take risks and never underestimate
the power of the river. thamesmoorings
How do I deal with changing river What are the rules of navigation for • Hire boats should not navigate between
all boats?
CAUTION When these red boards are conditions?
Obey the rules of navigation and byelaws,
the hours of sunset and sunrise without
STRONG displayed on lock gates, they If you find yourself in conditions where the permission from the hire boat operator and
STREAM advise users of all boats not Environment Agency advises you to stop available online at www.environment- only if fitted with the correct navigation lights.
to navigate because the strong flows make it navigating, read this section carefully. Remember, agency.gov.uk/boatingbyelaws
difficult and dangerous. not all conditions will be serious enough to • Stay within the main river channel and follow What is the speed limit?
require all the measures suggested below. all directional arrows. If you navigate away The maximum speed for powered boats
Those in hire boats arriving at a lock • Please take the advice to stop. Even the from the marked channel (e.g. up backwaters upstream of Teddington is 8 kilometres per
where these boards are displayed should most experienced boater can be caught out or weir streams) you risk running aground hour (approx. 5 mph or a fast walking pace)
stop immediately and contact their hire so think about those who could be put in and damaging the boat. over the bed of the river. Unlike a car, a boat
boat operator to ask their instructions. danger if they have to help you. • Steer on the right where it is safe and will not ‘stop in seconds’ so needs a longer
practical. Remember even when you have stopping time.
• Moor your boat in a safe place, preferably in
CAUTION When these yellow boards are right of way it’s your responsibility to avoid • Accidents occur more frequently at high
a marina or at a recognised mooring. Limited
STREAM displayed on lock gates, they collision. speed, particularly from wash. Keep a check
INCREASING space may be available at some locks. Moor
advise users of all unpowered on your wash; it is often sensible to stop
against high banks if you can. • Avoid turning your boat near bridges, bends
boats not to navigate and users of powered briefly to allow it to settle to an acceptable
• Ensure your mooring lines are fastened to and locks. Do not turn across the bows of
boats to find a safe mooring. This is because level.
secure fixings such as bollards, rings or even oncoming boats; wait until it is safe.
river flows are likely to strengthen and red
trees. Put out extra lines for additional • Near bridges or sharp bends, boats going • Wash will increase when travelling in convoy,
boards could be displayed very soon and
security and allow enough slack for a further upstream must give way to boats coming even at a slow speed. Do not travel in a
without warning.
rise in river levels. Do not rely on your own downstream. convoy if the wash created is too great.
When these yellow boards are mooring pins/stakes as they might not hold. • Do not let time rule your journey. It is an
CAUTION offence to navigate without care and caution,
STREAM displayed on lock gates, they • If possible, put extra fendering (e.g. scaffold
DECREASING advise users of all unpowered poles or strong timber posts) between your or in a manner likely to endanger the safety
boats not to navigate and users of powered boat and the bank side to prevent it drifting of others, the banks of the river or moored
boats to navigate with caution. onto the river bank and becoming caught up boats.
when levels drop.
Think ahead and
Please remember your life is more important than your boat.
The Environment Agency is not an emergency service and we are not able slow down to
to carry out search and rescue or provide supplies to stranded boats. avoid accidents
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Non-tidal River Thames
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/boating
What equipment do I need to have Are there lock keepers to help me? • Coil lines ready for use and do not let them • Lock keepers’ hours of duty are displayed
onboard? Yes, there are trained, helpful and friendly trail in the water, as they may get wrapped at locks and on the website at www.
We recommend you carry the following staff on duty at locks to maintain the lock site around your propeller. Tangled lines also environment-agency.gov.uk/thameslocks
equipment aboard your boat, stream and help boaters. When they are not available cause problems, especially if needed in a • When the locks are unattended, you may
conditions can change while you are afloat so to help, blue ‘self service’ signs are displayed. hurry. work them yourself, at your own risk. Many
it is important you and your boat are prepared • Never wrap a rope round any part of your locks have power making them easier to
by following these guidelines: How do I stay safe at locks? body and keep hands and fingers away from operate; the operating instructions are
• Fire extinguishers must be carried. The • In narrow lock cuts, please remember some bollards or cleats. displayed at the lock.
number and size needed depends on the boats draw up to 1.2 metres (4 feet) or more
• Do not fend off with hands, feet or boat
size of the boat (for details see and might not be able to manoeuvre
hooks. If you are operating the lock yourself,
www.boatsafetyscheme.com) quickly.
• Do not open fuel tanks or strike matches. follow these guidelines:
• A horn or whistle must be fitted to all motor • When waiting for a lock, form an orderly • Read and understand the operating
queue at the lay-by moorings as near to • Do not moor upstream of the vertical white
boats. instructions before you start.
the lock as possible. Queue jumping is bad line on the lock wall or your boat may be
• An anchor is your lifeline – carry at least damaged. • Stay close to the sluice controls whilst the
mannered – it arouses ill feeling and can
one, preferably two. You may need to use sluices are in operation.
cause confusion and delays entering the • Be aware of bollards, steps and other tripping
them if your engine or steering gear fails. • Lock gates must always be properly closed
lock. hazards.
Your anchor should always be accessible. before slowly opening the sluices to fill or
When anchoring with chain cable, use at • Once the lock is full, any remaining boats • Do not run on the lock side or allow others
empty the lock. After use, leave the lock
least three times the depth of water. If using should move forward along the lay-by to to run.
empty and the gates shut, as in many cases
synthetic warp, use about five times the ensure those waiting in the channel • Keep children under close supervision. there is a public right of way over the gates.
depth. (perhaps in difficult conditions) can moor
• Take your time and pay attention while going • In an emergency you should close all sluices
at the back of the queue.
• Carry a first aid box, have some through the lock. before dealing with the situation.
basic first aid knowledge and learn • Obey the lock keeper’s instructions. For both
• Please keep dogs on your boat, or on a lead • Emergency contact details are displayed at
how to cope in an emergency. safety and efficiency reasons they may not
whilst passing through the lock. each lock.
necessarily instruct boats to enter the lock in
• Bilge pumps or balers for emptying water
strict order of arrival.
from your boat should be carried.
• Always bring your boat to a complete
• You should have at least two mooring lines
standstill using reverse gear – not the ropes.
(front and back). The minimum length What are the maximum dimensions for boats?
should be 7 metres. Keep extra ropes on • Never jump from the boat onto the lay-by This table shows the maximum recommended boat dimensions, in metres (m), for sections
board for more secure mooring. or lock side – this is the most likely cause of of the River Thames. Boating customers also need to be aware of bridge heights and lock
an accident and the easiest to avoid. dimension information, for details visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/riverthames
• Carry a life jacket or buoyancy aid for every
person on board. • Please don’t throw your lines directly at lock
staff, pass them.
• Keep supplies of long-life provisions and River section Length (m) Beam (m) Draught (m)
plenty of drinking water on board. • Stop your engine once the boat is moored in
Normally suitable for small boats only (for example
the lock. Turn off radios and other music or Cricklade – Lechlade
• Keep your fuel tanks topped up. canoes), subject to river conditions.
noise.
• Empty your toilet holding tanks regularly. Lechlade Bridge – Folly Bridge, Oxford 30.5 4 0.9
• Use both bow and stern lines (not just a
It may also be useful to keep a portable Folly Bridge, Oxford – Reading Bridge 33.5 5 1.2
central line), pass them around the bollards
chemical toilet on board.
and keep hold of them. When water is rising Reading Bridge – Windsor Bridge 37 5 1.3
• Keep a fully charged mobile telephone on or falling in the lock, adjust your lines to Windsor Bridge – Staines Bridge 54 7 1.7
board if possible. keep them fairly taut. Make sure your boat
Staines Bridge – Teddington 53 6 2
does not become caught up as the lock is
emptying.
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Non-tidal River Thames
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/boating
Where can I moor? Some are at boatyards and available for a Will there be any obstructions on my • In all cases boats should pass well clear of a
If you keep, or mainly use your boat on the charge during working hours only whilst others journey? marking buoy.
River Thames you should have a base mooring. are free and accessible at all times. • A large RED disk usually means the navigation
Marking obstructions arch of a bridge is closed.
There is a good choice of public short stay For more information about moorings and The diagram below shows the system of
moorings for boaters to use while cruising the slipways go to www.environment-agency. marking for shoals and other obstructions on
Note: The Environment Agency is not responsible for
river. Unless signs state otherwise you are only gov.uk/thamesslipways the River Thames. marking obstructions that lie outside the navigation
allowed to moor for a maximum period of 24 channel. You must proceed with particular caution
hours and may have to pay a charge at some Maintenance work on the river The four shapes of top marks used – can, when approaching any bank or if you leave the main
sites. When maintenance work is carried out on the triangle, sphere and two spheres – are shown, navigation channel.
• Always respect private rights and, when in river, it may be necessary to moor plant and together with directions for passing them safely
doubt, obtain permission from the owner of barges where they might present a hazard; when going upstream. When going Overhead cables
the bank before mooring up. always try to anticipate the unexpected. downstream the reverse applies. In open stretches below Oxford, cables are
• A diver’s flag (International Code Flag A) • Wrecks or other obstructions in midstream usually 12 metres (40 feet) above summer
• Place mooring stakes well back from the
indicates that divers are in the water. are marked by an isolated danger buoy, water level – allow 4 metres (13 feet). If in
bank edge and make sure they do not cause
which may be passed on any side. Where doubt lower your masts or aerials. Take
a hazard to passers-by. • Yellow buoys mark dredgers’ anchors. Slow
they must be passed on a particular side the particular care in locks, lock cuts, back waters
• Gaps between boats are wasteful so please down and navigate past the dredger on the
appropriate can or triangle top marks will be and reaches above Oxford, where cables may
share rings or posts where possible. side showing two all-round GREEN lights or
used. be much lower.
two white diamonds in a vertical line. Two
• Moor alongside other boats where possible
all-round RED lights or two RED balls in a
to maximise mooring space.
vertical line mark the side where chains and
• You may land on or embark from the other obstructions may exist. Marking obstructions
towpath, but there is no right to moor
• Allow plenty of room for tugs and barges to
up to private towpath property without
manoeuvre in lock cuts and other narrow
the landowners’ consent.
channels. Laden barges need deep water and
may swing wide on bends. Take care not to
When stopping overnight or leaving your boat pass between a tug and its tow. A tug with a
for any considerable time, do not moor in tow may display a flashing amber light.
shallow water or with a tight rope or chain as
• For information about river works and
water levels may fluctuate by as much as 1 metre
any lock closures, call our Floodline on
in a few hours. If the level drops and your boat
0845 988 1188 (select option 1 and
is beached or moored in shallow water, it may
when prompted dial 011132).
be damaged. If the level rises, and mooring
ropes or chains are tight, your boat may take on
Maintenance work
water, be pulled under or break free.
on the river
For more information on the availability of
long or short stay moorings, visit
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
thamesmoorings
Where can I launch a small boat?
There are a number of slipways and launching
sites for small boats along the River Thames. For more detailed information about boating on the River Thames
visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/boating
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Bridge Heights - St John’s Lock -
Non-tidal River Thames Shifford Lock
The information on bridge heights on the Non-tidal Thames has been supplied by the
Environment Agency. For information on Tidal Thames Bridge heights, please contact
The Port of London Authority www.pla.co.uk Lechlade
Bridge Location Headway Bridge Location Headway This small market town is the furthest navigable
no. Metres / Feet no. Metres / Feet upstream point of the Thames. Set in an area of
1 Halfpenny Bridge, Lechlade 4.73 15’6” 39 Caversham Bridge 4.57 15’0” outstanding natural beauty at the southern edge
2 St John’s Bridge 4.22 13’10” 40 Reading Bridge 5.38 17’8” of the Cotswolds, Lechlade gets its name from
3 Bloomers Hole Footbridge 3.50 11’6” 41 Sonning Bridge 4.32 14’2” the River Leach, which joins the Thames nearby.
4 Eaton Footbridge 2.97 9’9” 42 Shiplake Railway Bridge 5.43 17’10”
www.lechladeonthames.co.uk
5 Radcot Bridge 3.45 11’4” 43 Henley Bridge 4.34 14’3”
© Environment Agency
6 Old Man’s Footbridge 4.27 14’0” 44 Hurley Upper Towpath Bridge 3.98 13’1”
7 Tadpole Bridge 4.52 14’10” 45 Hurley Lower Towpath Bridge 4.39 14’5”
8 Tenfoot Footbridge 3.71 12’2” 46 Temple Bridge 6.26 20’6” Cotswold SHIFFORD
Boat Hire
9 Shifford Lock Cut Bridge 3.66 12’0” 47 Marlow Bridge 3.86 12’8” Shifford Lock
10 Newbridge 3.50 11’6” 48 Marlow Bypass Bridge 6.02 19’9” Rushey Lock
SD
11 Hart’s Footbridge 3.27 10’9” 49 Bourne End Railway Bridge 4.72 15’6”
SD PO
CHIMNEY
WC
MEADOWS
12 Swinford Bridge 4.49 14’9” 50 Cookham Bridge 4.62 15’2”
CHIMNEY
13 Oxford Western-by-pass Bridge 4.11 13’6” 51 Cookham Lock Cut Bridge 3.81 12’6”
10
14 Godstow Bridge 2.56 8’5” 52 Boulters Lock Bridge 5.26 17’3”
1 2 RADCOT DUXFORD
15 Medley Footbridge 3.05 10’1” 53 Maidenhead Bridge 5.66 18’7” Radcot Lock
LECHLADE BUCKLAND MARSH
16 Osney Bridge 2.28 7’6” 54 Maidenhead Railway Bridge 9.80 32’2” 5 To Eynsham
17 Osney Railway Bridge 3.55 11’8” 55 M4 Motorway Bridge 7.77 25’6”
18 Road Bridge 3.71 12’2” 56 Summerleaze Bridge 7.30 24’0” EATON
19 Grandpont Bridge 3.91 12’10” 57 Windsor Bypass Bridge 6.25 20’6”
St John’s Lock
HASTINGS
Buscot Lock
Grafton Lock
Chimney
20 Folly Bridge 3.12 10’3” 58 Windsor Railway Bridge 5.41 17’9”
21 Donnington Bridge 5.03 16’6” 59 Windsor Bridge 4.01 13’2”
SD PO
For peace and quiet, large skies
22 Isis Bridge 5.03 16’6” 60 Black Pott’s Railway Bridge 5.94 19’6” BUSCOT PARK and long views, explore this
wonderfully remote part of the
23 Kennington Railway Bridge 4.11 13’6” 61 Victoria Bridge 6.17 20’3”
Thames! Chimney Meadows
24 Nuneham Railway Bridge 4.80 15’9” 62 Albert Bridge 5.69 18’8”
Nature Reserve is a nationally-
25 Abingdon Bridge 4.24 13’11” 63 Old Windsor Lock Cut Bridge 4.34 14’3”
acclaimed, 250-hectare wildflower
26 Culham Lock Cut Bridge 3.78 12’5” 64 Runnymede (M25) Bridge 7.01 23’0”
meadow that provides vital refuge
27 Culham Road Bridge 4.49 14’9” 65 Staines Bridge 5.94 19’6”
for wading and ground-nesting
28 Appleford Railway Bridge 3.96 13’0” 66 Staines Railway Bridge 6.40 21’0”
birds including curlew, snipe and
29 Clifton Lockcut Bridge 4.06 13’4” 67 M3 Motorway Bridge 6.50 21’4”
reed bunting.
30 Clifton Hampden Bridge 4.09 13’5” 68 Chertsey Bridge 5.82 19’1” Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
31 Day’s Footbridge 4.64 15’3” 69 Desborough Channel Upper Bridge 5.18 17’0” Name lock downstream
downstream at www.astonoxon.com
8kph/5mph*
32 Shillingford Bridge 5.26 17’3” 70 Desborough Channel Lower Bridge 5.18 17’0”
St John’s Lock 1.85 1.15 15
33 Wallingford Bridge 5.00 16’5” 71 Walton Bridge 5.56 18’3”
Buscot Lock 5.37 3.34 41
34 Wallingford By-pass Bridge 5.10 16’9” 72 Sunbury Lock Cut Bridge 5.94 19’6”
Grafton Lock 2.98 1.85 23
35 Moulsford Railway Bridge 6.60 21’8” 73 Hampton Court Bridge 5.92 19’5”
Radcot Lock 4.23 2.63 32
36 Goring Bridge 5.15 16’11” 74 Kingston Bridge 7.29 23’11” Rushey Lock 6.92 4.30 52
37 Gatehampton Railway Bridge 6.96 22’10” 75 Kingston Railway Bridge 6.81 22’4” Shifford Lock 7.63 4.74 58
38 Whitchurch Bridge 4.14 13’7” 76 Teddington Lock Cut Bridge 5.58 18’4” *Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
For the purposes of clarity, only the main bridges are shown on the following map pages. © National Trust
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
14 15Shifford Lock -
Sandford Lock
Eynsham
As the river slowly winds its way
Oxford
along the base of the Wytham Hills, Canal Funafloat Ltd
it passes Eynsham. The village was (pp.36)
once an important crossing on the EYNSHAM PO
Thames and its origins date back to King’s Lock
GAS D
Saxon times. Today, it retains much Eynsham Lock
of its medieval heritage and is home 14
SD PO
to Eynsham Hall, a Grade II listed WC
Manor house. It also marks the start Oxford Cruisers Ltd © Visit Britain
of the Oxford Canal. Godstow Lock Osney Marine
PO 12
Engineering Company
Oxford
SD D P Pinkhill Lock Oxford is famous the world over for
GAS
Bossom’s SD GAS
Boatyard its University and place in history, and
has been an established town since the
SUTTON 9th century. Also known as The City of
PO SD
OXFORD Dreaming Spires, it has been a home to
BOTLEY Salters Steamers Ltd royalty and scholars for over 800 years.
FILCHAMSTEAD Osney Lock 20 www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
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Iffley Lock
WEST
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Shifford Lock
SHIFFORD MORETON
Sandford Lock
10 Northmoor
Lock
LOWER Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
RADLEY Name lock downstream
downstream at
To Radley 8kph/5mph*
To Lechlade
Newbridge Shifford
Northmoor
7.63km
6.21km
4.74mi
3.86mi
58 mins
47 mins
Newbridge is a popular berth for refreshments Pinkhill 2.38km 1.48mi 18 mins
with a pub on either bank, and strong historical Eynsham 4.37km 2.71mi 33 mins
King’s 1.81km 1.13mi 14 mins
connections. Built over 600 years ago by monks,
Godstow 3.87km 2.40mi 30 mins
the bridge is claimed by some to be the oldest
Osney 3.73km 2.32mi 28 mins
bridge over the Thames. During the English Civil Iffley 2.70km 1.68mi 21 mins
War, the Battle of Newbridge was fought on the Sandford 7.38km 4.58mi 56 mins
banks of the river - the roundheads attempted to
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
cross the river and surround Oxford. based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
16 17Sandford Lock -
Benson Lock
Abingdon- Dorchester-on-Thames
on-Thames This historic village sits at the junction of the rivers Thame
Sandford Lock and Thames - it is an ideal starting point for exploring the
Abingdon-on-Thames is one of beautiful surrounding countryside. If you are looking for
the oldest continuously inhabited something different to do, nearby Day’s Lock hosts the
settlements in England. The World pooh sticks championships every spring.
traditions of the past are very To Lower
Radley www.dorchester-on-thames.co.uk
much alive in Abingdon, with
its Annual Michaelmas Fair, Abingdon Lock ABINGDON- © Tony Riley LBIPP
Runaway Fair and its custom SD PO
ON-THAMES
of Bun Throwing from the roof
of the 17th Century County Hall
to celebrate important events. Abingdon Boat
Centre Ltd
www.visitabingdon.co.uk
PO
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CULHAM
DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES
Swancraft Boat Services Ltd
PO
Clifton Lock
D
Culham Lock
© Tony Riley LBIPP
Day’s Lock
SD
Benson Lock © Tony Riley LBIPP
WALLINGFORD
Wallingford
Wallingford is an attractive town that
Time to lock
33 dates back to Caesar’s time, but more
Lock Distance to next recently it was home to the world-famous
downstream at
Name lock downstream
8kph/5mph* crime writer, Agatha Christie, who took
Sandford 7.38km 4.58mi 56 mins To North Stoke inspiration for stories such as Miss Marple.
Abingdon 4.15km 2.58mi 32 mins and Moulsford It is also the location for the TV series
Culham 4.52km 2.72mi 34 mins Midsomer Murders.
Clifton 4.80km 3.07mi 36 mins
Day’s 6.37km 3.96mi 48 mins www.wallingford.co.uk
Benson 10.46km 6.50mi 79 mins
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
18 19Cleeve Lock -
Sonning Lock
To Wallingford 34
& Benson Lock Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
downstream at
NORTH STOKE Name lock downstream
8kph/5mph*
Benson (p19) 10.46km 6.50mi 79 mins
Cleeve 1.00km 0.62mi 8 mins
Goring 6.55km 4.07mi 50 mins
Sheridan Marine Whitchurch 3.67km 2.28mi 28 mins
GAS Mapledurham 7.08km 4.40mi 54 mins
Caversham 4.23km 2.63mi 32 mins
© Tony Riley LBIPP Sonning 4.68km 2.91mi 36 mins
© Tony Riley LBIPP
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
MOULSFORD
Goring Mapledurham times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
SOUTH STOKE
This pretty town sits between Mapledurham is one of the most
The Thames Electric picturesque spots on the Thames
the Chilterns and the Berkshire Launch Co.
Downs within a designated Area with views of Mapledurham House
Cleeve Lock
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. and the last working mill, which still
It is also the site of the ancient produces stone-ground flour.
tradition of the Swan Uppers.
www.mapledurham.co.uk/
In July, rowing skiffs manned by
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the Vintners’ and Dyers’ City of
London livery companies arrive 36
GORING
– the Swan Uppers have been
Goring Lock
charged for hundreds of years
with counting the swans between
Sunbury and Abingdon. STREATLEY MAPLEDURHAM
HOUSE AND MILL
www.goring-on-thames.co.uk BEALE PARK Mapledurham Lock
WC Tingdene Thames and
SD PO
Kennet Marina
Whitchurch Lock
PURLEY
ON SONNING
38 PO SD GAS D
THAMES 41
PANGBOURNE CAVERSHAM
Caversham Lock To Henley
39
Reading
Caversham Boat
Reading is now one of the largest towns Services (Fry's Island)
in the UK with an energetic atmosphere
PO SD
to match – it hosts one of the biggest
and longest running music festivals in GAS D
READING Sonning Lock
the UK, The Reading Festival.
Kennet & Avon Canal
www.livingreading.co.uk/visit.html (pp. 36)
© Tony Riley LBIPP
20 21Sonning Lock -
Boulter’s Lock
Time to lock
Lock
Name
Distance to next
lock downstream
downstream at
8kph/5mph*
Marlow
Sonning 4.68km 2.91mi 36 mins This charming market town is clustered around the river - It’s
Shiplake 4.80km 2.59mi 36 mins graceful suspension bridge, the flowing weir, the spire of the
Marsh 4.59km 3.24mi 35 mins church and the famous Complete Angler Hotel make this the
Hambleden 5.89km 3.66mi 45 mins perfect place to enjoy everything the river has to offer.
Hurley 1.03km 0.64mi 8 mins
www.marlowtown.co.uk
Temple 3.13km 1.95mi 24 mins © Tony Riley LBIPP
Marlow 6.44km 4.00mi 49 mins
© Tony Riley LBIPP Cookham 3.35km 2.08mi 26 mins
Boulter’s 3.43km 2.13mi 26 mins Wootten’s Boatyard Heyland Marine
Henley-on-Thames *Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
MARLOW SD
Bourne End Marina
Boat Builders
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys. Hutchins Marine
Henley nestles in a beautiful Chiltern SD
Services Ltd
valley surrounded by green fields and BOURNE
Espar Ltd Harleyford Estate Ltd Marlow Lock GAS D P
wooded hills with wonderful views of END
the Thames Valley. As well as hosting GAS
CLIVEDEN
its annual Royal Regatta, Henley PO SD
50 HOUSE
also attracts some of the world’s
top entertainers to music festivals 48 Cookham Lock
MEDMENHAM
including the Henley Festival of Music SD
& Arts and the Rewind Festival. Hambleden WC
Lock COOKHAM
www.henley-on-thames.org
Glass only
Bisham Abbey Sailing
School and Navigation
HENLEY-ON-THAMES 43 Taplow Marine
Hurley Lock Temple Lock
HENLEY ROYAL Consultants
RIVER & SD
ROWING MUSEUM ROWING REGATTA WC
Marsh Lock HURLEY Boulter’s Lock
SD PO
Hobbs of Henley Ltd WC
Val Wyatt Marine Ltd
D P
SD GAS
53
PO
MAIDENHEAD
Shiplake Lock To Bray
SD PO
Bushnell
Marine Services Cookham & Cliveden
As the river snakes past Cookham, the
41 beechwoods rise steeply and you will see the
WARGRAVE Cliveden Estate. A country retreat on a grand scale,
it was once the glittering hub of society; visited by
Sonning Lock
virtually every British Monarch since George I.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/
To Caversham © Tony Riley LBIPP
22 23Boulter’s Lock -
Old Windsor Lock
Dorney Lake & The 2012 Olympics
Dorney Lake is a modern world-class rowing and canoeing
centre near Windsor. It is the venue for the Rowing and
Kayak events in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.
Rowing .......................................... 28th Jul - 5th Aug 2012
To Cookham Canoe Sprint ....................................... 6th - 11th Aug 2012
Paralympic Rowing ...................... 31st Aug - 2nd Sept 2012
Boulter’s Lock © Tony Riley LBIPP Boulter’s Lock
WC
www.dorneylake.co.uk
Dorney Rowing Lake
Maidenhead
MAIDENHEAD The Jubilee
Located on the banks of the Thames, River
Maidenhead is an ancient town with 53 Stanley & Thomas
Boatbuilders
a history going back to early Saxon Boveney Lock
times, and this bustling town is now
Bray Lock ETON
SD PO
a centre of rowing excellence. ETON COLLEGE
Kris Cruisers
www.maidenhead.net 55 OLYMPICS DORNEY Romney Lock
Hire Boats
ROWING LAKE
Bray Marina (MDL) PO SD
Bray Marine
Sales Ltd BRAY GAS D
PO SD 57 59
61
GAS D P DATCHET
WINDSOR
CASTLE
Windsor Marina
(MDL) LEGOLAND Clewer
Boatyard Ltd
Wraysbury
62
GAS D P PO SD Boathouse
WINDSOR To Staines
Old Windsor Lock Bell Weir Lock
Windsor
Cruising past the racecourse and Eton’s meadows, the royal town Tingdene Windsor Lock Distance to next
Time to lock
Racecourse Marina Name lock downstream
downstream at
of Windsor comes into view. Everything in Windsor revolves 8kph/5mph*
around the castle, a royal residence for over 900 years, and the Boulter’s 3.43km 2.13mi 26 mins
changing of the guard is a highlight. This popular historic town’s
PO SD
EGHAM ? ?Bray 5.10km 3.17mi 39 mins
other attractions include the Theatre Royal, Windsor Great Park, GAS D P Boveney 3.75km 2.33mi 29 mins
The Savill Garden, Ascot Racecourse, Royal Windsor Racecourse Romney 4.83km 3.00mi 37 mins
and excellent shopping, bars and restaurants. Old Windsor 4.94km 2.92mi 36 mins
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
www.windsor.gov.uk based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
© Tony Riley LBIPP
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
24 25Bell Weir Lock -
Shepperton Lock
Staines-on-Thames
As you approach Staines Bridge you might glimpse the
London Stone from which Staines said to derive its name
on the bankside. This was originally placed here in 1285
and marks the former western limited jurisdiction of the
© National Trust To Datchet
and Windsor City of London over the River Thames. There are public
moorings at the landing stage near the Town Hall and
Runnymede the memorial Gardens.
Bell Weir Lock HAMPTON
This historic water-meadow alongside HOTEL & www.spelthorne.gov.uk/leisure/lei_tourism_
the Thames makes a great place to moor RESTAURANT STAINES-ON-THAMES
travel/tourism/lei_towns_villages.htm#staines
up and enjoy a stroll or reflect on world EGHAM
history. It was here in 1215 that the
MAGNA CARTA MEMORIAL
Magna Carta was sealed - this charter Penton Hook Lock
laid down the foundations of much of our 64
current common and constitutional law Penton Hook Penton Hook Marina MDL
as well as Parliament. The meadows are Marine Sales P 65 SHEPPERTON
also overlooked by the Commonwealth PO GAS D SD
Air Forces Memorial and the Kennedy Nauticalia Ltd
THORPE PARK
Memorial, an acre of England given to the CHERTSEY
American people. 4 All Marine Ferry Penton Hook Lock
© Environment Agency To Kingston
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede
SD GAS 67
To Sunbury-on-Thames
Chertsey Lock ?
BROOKLANDS
MOTOR Eyot
MUSEUM
House Ltd
Bates Wharf W Bates & Son Ltd River Wey WALTON
Marine Sales Ltd (pp.37)
SD GAS
SD
Shepperton Lock
WC
SD Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
downstream at
Name lock downstream
Tingdene Walton 8kph/5mph*
Chertsey
Chertsey Meads Marine
Marina Bell Weir
GAS Penton Hook
4.33km
3.13km
2.84mi
1.95mi
35 mins
24 mins
Chertsey is one of the oldest towns in England, PO SD
Chertsey 3.32km 2.06mi 25 mins
Shepperton 4.75km 2.95mi 36 mins
founded around the abbey in 666AD. Nowadays D
GAS
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
this picturesque village, with its antique shops PO SD
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
and restaurants, hosts an annual country fair times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
dating back to 1883 and is home to Thorpe
Park, the UK’s leading theme park.
www.visitsurrey.com/destinations/towns-
and-villages/chertsey-p195951
Chertsey Meadows
26 27Shepperton Lock -
Teddington Lock
Sunbury-on-Thames
The ancient Bronze Age riverside settlement now forms
an attractive leafy suburb of London. Sunbury is the
home of the London Irish Rugby Club and just to the
east lies Kempton Park Racecourse, which stages both Kingston-upon-Thames
National Hunt and Flat racing. Kingston-upon-Thames was once the
www.touruk.co.uk/surrey/Sunbury-on-Thames.htm coronation place of Saxon Kings (902 -978)
Sunbury Lock ©Tony Riley LBIPP and marked the beginning of Jerome K
Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat. Today, this
busy market town has developed into a major
79 shopping and entertainment hub although it
TWICKENHAM George Wilson & Sons retains much of its original charm.
RUGBY STADIUM (Boatbuilders) Ltd 77 To Richmond
www.kingston.gov.uk/leisure/tourism
© Environment Agency
Bridge Marine TWICKENHAM
GAS
Constables
Boatyard TIDAL Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
NON TIDAL Name lock downstream
downstream at
8kph/5mph*
PO GAS Teddington Lock
SHEPPERTON Thames
Shepperton 4.75km 2.95mi 36 mins
KEMPTON Voyages Sunbury 4.79m 2.98mi 36 mins
RACE COURSE Molesey 7.74km 4.81mi 59 mins
To Egham SUNBURY- Teddington 0.39km 0.24mi 3 mins
ON-THAMES 74 PO
*Time to Lock Downstream - Journey times are calculated
Gibbs Boat Sales Ltd
KINGSTON- based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
71 UPON-
Sunbury Lock
WC
THAMES
SD
HAMPTON
73 COURT PALACE
Shepperton Lock
SD
WC Molesey Lock Hampton Court
SD PO
River Wey
Hampton Court is the site of one of only two
(pp.37) WALTON-ON-THAMES surviving palaces owned by Henry VIII. Today,
WEYBRIDGE the palace is a major UK tourist attraction and
Tagg’s Boatyard Ltd
Eyot House Ltd Shepperton Marina the site of the annual Hampton Court Palace
PO
Festival and Hampton Court Flower Show.
Tingdene Walton
GAS
Marina PO SD www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace
© Tony Riley LBIPP
GAS
GAS
D P
PO SD
Thames Riverworks
Piling Ltd
28 29The Tidal Thames
Tidal Thames Cruising Times between Bridges
Time to Bridge Downstream - Journey times are calculated based upon
a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey times may vary and will be
higher for upstream journeys.
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is the harbour and navigational authority for Distance to Distance to Time to bridge
Bridge Bridge
the tidal Thames below Teddington, through to the Thames Estuary. The PLA’s No. Name
next Bridge (Mi) next Bridge (Km) downstream
downstream downstream at 5mph - 8kph
primary role is the management of navigation and promoting the safe use of the
tidal Thames. It also maintains and operates the half-tide lock at Richmond. 77 Richmond Bridge 0.30 0.49 3mins
78 Richmond Railway Bridge 0.03 0.04 1 min
Although we oversee the running of Britain’s 79 Twickenham Bridge 2.31 3.72 31 mins
second biggest port and busiest inland
80 Kew Bridge 0.35 0.56 4 mins
waterway, we also take pride in a river that’s
a centre of excellence for rowing; a home to 81 Kew Railway Bridge 0.76 1.23 10 mins
around 70 leisure craft clubs; facilities and 82 Chiswick Bridge 0.67 1.08 8 mins
marinas; an iconic destination for visiting boats; 83 Barnes Railway Bridge 1.58 2.54 20 mins
and host to 50 sporting events every year.
84 Hammersmith Bridge 1.52 2.44 19 mins
We believe passionately in a Thames that’s
accessible for all responsible river users, and 85 Putney Bridge 0.14 0.23 1 min
we work closely with commercial, recreational, 86 Fulham Railway Bridge 0.85 1.37 11 mins
community and amenity groups to make this 87 Wandsworth Bridge 0.63 1.01 8 mins
happen. The river is our most precious asset; 88 Battersea Railway Bridge 0.56 0.90 7 mins
we want you to enjoy it to the full - in safety.
89 Battersea Road Bridge 0.23 0.37 3 mins
Contact:
In order to support the safe use of the River, 90 Albert Bridge 0.64 1.03 12 mins
Port of London Authority
we make a great deal of information available 91 Chelsea Bridge 0.09 0.15 1 min
London River House, Royal Pier Road,
to the recreational users; including guides, 92 Victoria Railway Bridge 0.85 1.37 10 mins
Gravesend, Kent DA12 2BG
charts, navigational advice, tidal information,
Tel. +44 (0)1474 562200 93 Vauxhall Bridge 0.44 0.70 6 mins
videos as well as details of our local rules
Fax. +44 (0)1474 562281 94 Lambeth Bridge 0.38 0.62 5 mins
and regulations. In addition to the main PLA
website at www.pla.co.uk, we also maintain 95 Westminster Bridge 0.32 0.51 4 mins
a dedicated website for recreational users at Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Enquiries 96 Charing Cross Bridge 0.20 0.32 2 mins
www.boatingonthethames.co.uk. All told, Port Control Centre, Gravesend 97 Waterloo Bridge 0.49 0.79 6 mins
a substantial amount of information, advice and +44 (0)1474 562215
guidance is available, both in hard copy and 98 Blackfriars Road Bridge 0.22 0.36 3 mins
through our websites. Thames Barrier Navigation Control 99 Millennium Footbridge 0.17 0.27 2 mins
Woolwich 100 Southwark Bridge 0.08 0.13 1 min
In addition, we produce an annual Recreational +44 (0)20 8855 0315 101 Cannon St Railway Bridge 0.16 0.25 2 mins
Users Guide - in sheet form, on waterproof
paper, which can be obtained free of charge 102 London Bridge 0.32 0.52 4 mins
from our main offices at Gravesend, our 103 Tower Bridge 7.08 11.38 84 mins
London office, the Harbour Service patrol or 104 Thames Flood Barrier - - -
the lock foreman at Richmond Lock.
For information on Tidal Thames Bridge heights, please contact The Port of London Authority: www.pla.co.uk
30 31Teddington Lock - 97
Vauxhall Bridge 96
N
Putney WA
This fascinating area of London is home to a number of
attractions, including Craven Cottage (home to Fulham HYDE PARK WESTMINSTER 95
Football Club), the London Wetlands centre and the grand
Harrods Depository building. PARLIAMENT
94 LON
www.putneysw15.com © Tony Riley LBIPP
Kew London Tideway 91
Marine CHELSEA
Harbour Co.
PO
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BRENTFORD
80 93
CHISWICK 92
84
Grand Union & 90 To Westminster
Regents Canal (pp.37) FULHAM FC 89
82 LONDON FULHAM THE OVAL
WETLANDS
CENTRE 88
81 BARNES Time to lock
Lock Distance to next
KEW ROYAL PUTNEY downstream at
Name lock downstream
8kph/5mph*
TWICKENHAM GARDENS
Richmond Lock 83 85 Teddington 0.39km 0.24mi 3 mins
78 RICHMOND 87 Richmond 4.16km 2.59mi 36 mins
Chiswick Quay
Marina 86 *Time to Bridge Downstream - Journey times are calculated
TWICKENHAM 79 RICHMOND UNIVERSITY
based upon a downstream speed of 8km/5mph. Journey
RUGBY STADIUM times may vary and will be higher for upstream journeys.
PARK
PO SD BOAT RACE
77 indicates a bridge position.For a full list of bridges
and bridge cruising times, please refer to page 31.
TIDAL Walter Hammerton
& Company
NON TIDAL
TEDDINGTON
STAINES SD
Teddington Lock KINGSTON-
UPON-THAMES Richmond
To Walton Richmond is one of London’s most attractive
boroughs, and has been a favourite retreat of royalty,
the rich and the famous for hundreds of years. With
Teddington Lock beautiful royal parks, historic houses such as Kew
Gardens and Syon House, theatres, museums and
Teddington Lock is the first and largest lock on
galleries rich with exhibits and a town centre bursting
the Thames, and marks the point that the Thames
with shops and restaurants, Richmond rivals anywhere
becomes non-tidal and tidal.
in London.
Hire boats should not proceed beyond this point
without the permission of the hire company. www.visitrichmond.co.uk
© Environment Agency © Tony Riley LBIPP
32 33Lambeth Bridge -
Thames Barrier
Westminster Canary Wharf
Historically a part of Middlesex, Westminster has This area once formed part of the
been the seat of the government of England for busiest port in the world. Today,
almost a thousand years. This area contains a large TO OLYMPIC CANOEING Canary Wharf is one of the UK’s main
LEE VALLEY financial centres - visitors can explore
concentration of London’s historic and prestigious
landmarks and visitor attractions, including the the old docks and numerous shops
Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, OLYMPIC STADIUM and restaurants whilst absorbing the
Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral. atmosphere and marvelling London’s
tallest buildings.
www.visitlondon.com © Visit Britain www.canarywharf.com/visitus
©Tony Riley LBIPP
Poplar Dock Marina
PO SD
99 EXCEL - TULLETT PREBON
97 101 LONDON BOAT SHOW
103
96 CANARY
TOWER BRIDGE WHARF
98 100 THE O2
102 ARENA LONDON CITY AIRPORT
NATIONAL THEATRE
THE GOLDEN 104
WATERLOO HINDE
BRUNEL
THE DESIGN MUSEUM South Dock
WESTMINSTER 95 THAMES JUBILEE MUSEUM Marina
DIAMOND PAGEANT
PARLIAMENT
PO
94 LONDON EYE
GREENWICH
CUTTY SARK NATIONAL
MARITIME MUSEUM
To 93
Chelsea
Greenwich &
National Maritime Museum
Discover 500 years of Britain’s encounters with the world at sea.
The National Maritime Museum (NMM), forms part of the maritime
Greenwich world heritage site that also incorporates the royal
Observatory and the 17th-century Queen’s House.
www.rmg.co.uk © Visit Britain
indicates a bridge position. For a full list of bridges
and bridge cruising times, please refer to page 31.
34 35Connecting
Waterways
Oxford Canal River Wey
The picturesque Oxford Canal meanders slowly from Oxford to In 1653, a century before the canal age really took off, enterprising land
Coventry through 77 miles of classic scenery, much of which has owner Sir Richard Weston opened the River Wey for navigation, linking
barely changed in centuries. Guildford with the Thames and London, by straightening out the windy
bits of the river.
It was briefly the principal waterway from London to the
Midlands, but was superseded by the more direct Grand Union The Wey is now used for pleasure boating, from holiday boats to rowing
Canal. Consequently, the Oxford Canal has escaped large-scale skiffs and trip boats, and passes through twenty miles of Surrey’s finest
development and few towns have sprung up on its banks. countryside from Godalming to the Thames at Weybridge. Never far from
civilisation but thoroughly rural in character, the Wey meanders through
The southern section is particularly charming and remains largely Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and gives you picturesque locks,
unaltered. water meadows, woods and wildlife.
© British Waterways
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The Kennet & Avon Canal weaves through spectacular scenery between The trunk route of Britain’s canal network, the picturesque Grand
the Thames and the Bristol Avon, as natural rolling landscapes of the Union links London through the Chilterns with Birmingham via the
Cotswolds give way to the World Heritage Site of Bath. longest single canal in Britain. As the main line from London to the
Midlands, the Grand Union Canal was once one of the busiest in
The route of the Kennet & Avon takes it through some of the nation’s the country. Today, its charm lies in its diversity: from the centre
best loved landscapes, passing Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of London through the Chiltern Hills, rural Northamptonshire and
and habitats that are rich in flora and fauna. Today the canal is home Warwickshire, and into the suburbs of Birmingham.
to a wide range of leisure activities. From cycling and walking to
wildlife watching, boat trips, museums and tearooms, there is much www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/grand-union-canal
to explore.
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