Greenwich: More path confusion
The confusion about which stretches of path are open on the west side of the Greenwich Peninsula continues. I have found Delta Wharf open but here is the latest view from campaigning locals. See pages 15 and 16.
The confusion about which stretches of path are open on the west side of the Greenwich Peninsula continues. I have found Delta Wharf open but here is the latest view from campaigning locals. See pages 15 and 16.
Having posted earlier today about the Tunnel House Inn here are some directions for the mile walk to pub from the Thames Source. From the stone at the Thames Source continue ahead below the bank (right). Go through the gateway with a stile ahead to follow the field boundary (right) to a second gate where [...]
If you have spare time having arrived at the source I recommend walking ahead and left along the former canal to the Tunnel House Inn. Christopher Middleton has rightly given it a rave review in today’s Daily Telegraph. I don’t mention it in the Thames Path guide although maybe a I should in future. The [...]
Lechlade’s market square has a real market on Thursday 17 June. It’s always worth turning into the town over Halfpenny Bridge but for once there will be “fresh local food” immediately ahead from 8.30am to 1pm. See page 194.
The summer issue of Thames Guardian, the River Thames Society‘s magazine, has a reminder that  Shillingford Bridge is being restored this summer. The Thames Path runs up the side of the bridge when it leaves the towpath to pass through the hamlet. Stonemasons are working on the bridge’s arches and attractive parapet which means that [...]
The confusion over the path closure just downstream of Greenwich continues. As I reported earlier, some of the path is sometimes open and the diversion is not signposted. Walk London has posted a diversion map which may help.
Yesterday Surrey Docks Farm opened its new cafe offering full meals and light refreshments. The operating hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. The very welcome cafe launch comes just ahead of the Spring Fair this Saturday 22 May. Open from 10am to 5pm. There are lots of attractions planned but the big event [...]
The news that the Museum of Docklands has abolished admission charges needs to be spread. Free admission started this month and there is much Thames history to be found there. The Museum is on West India Quay which is a short walk from West India Quay Station and Canary Wharf Station. Open 10am-6pm.
In September last year I reported that the link path from Shiplake’s Mill Road to the towpath will be reopened following an inquiry. Since then there has been an appeal by a landowner heard at the High Court. The judges dismissed the application and today I have been told by Dave Ramm of the local [...]
I have just caught up with Peter Marshall’s pictures of the Thames Path around Wallingford on Easter Eve. If you have not walked into Wallingford recently you will find the pictures of the Oxford University Boat Club’s new boathouse.