Thames path from barrier to source - photoshomehill shareware (free)Mountain index
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Route of the Thames path
 
The Thames path

Boating on the Thames
Guides and maps
OS Landrangers:- 
163 Cheltenham
164 Oxford
174 Newbury *
175 Reading and Windsor
176 West London 
177 East London
*only small section of 174 that can be photocopied and attached to 175, or rely on guidebook maps.
National Trail Guide "The Thames Path" 2001 edition showing several material recent changes bringing several new sections of riverbank onto the route. Description plus extracts from OS maps at 1:25000 and 1:16000 scales. The larger scale is very useful for London, where the extra detail is invaluable.

Thames path National Trail Companion
Accomodation and facilities along the path

 

"Walks Along the Thames Path"
25 Circular walks along the Thames from Thames Head to Greenwich

 

"The Thames Path" - Cicerone - Hatts

"Thames path" Harvey's walkers map (2003)

"The Thames, the river and the path" - GEOprojects 
A map of the Thames from Tower Bridge to the source with useful insets of towns along the river. Although mainly aimed at the boat user, it gives much useful information, including campsites, pubs, water taps, toilets etc. 1:60000 (Does not show latest changes to path).

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Walked it, now thinking of doing it by boat?
"River Thames A companion and Boating Guide"  190p
Full details of the river, each lock described in detail with diagrams including awkward currents etc, watermanship, planning a cruise, buying a boat and the history of the river. Lots of interesting b&w (often old) and colour photographs.

Incidentally, if you have fallen in love with the idea of owning a boat on the Thames, look into moorings before you even consider looking at boats - unless you decide on a towable boat.

"The Inland Waterways Manual"  Barrell 200p
Everything you need to know about hiring or owning a boat on the inland waterways, including the Thames.
Which waterway? Which boat?
Nautical terms
Handling a boat
Locks, bridges, tunnels 
(did you know to judge if you can clear a bridge? Set your eye alongside the highest point of your boat and if you can see the underneath of the bridge, your OK)
Problems and safety
Maintenance
Buying a boat including trailer boating
The Waterway system
 



 
 
 
 
 

 

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