Constant updates are now unnecessary. This is a national story. The Thames in summer, winter, hot sun, rain or snow is exciting and worth a walk. But this is a rare period (it may be more than a week) when walking is not sensible even if possible. There is a severe flood warning on the [...]
This may not be a good time to be walking the Thames Path as there are numerous reports of flooding and public transport is disrupted. A severe flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency in the Oxford area between Kennington and upstream Eynsham. There are also 17 flood warnings from as far east [...]
The towpath opposite Henley has been closed without notice. There is no diversion notice and walkers face a confusing situation. High barriers were erected early on Monday although Henley Festival had only obtained permission for closure from 5.45 tomorrow Wednesday 11 July. Henley Festival has consent, under section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act [...]