Long-distance walking trails · South West England
Thames meander
In or near Coln St. Aldwyns.
Thames meander refers to a long-distance journey over all or part of the River Thames in England. Walking the Thames Path is itself a meander, but the term usually applies to journeys using other meth
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Thames meander refers to a long-distance journey over all or part of the River Thames in England. Walking the Thames Path is itself a meander, but the term usually applies to journeys using other methods such as rowing, punting, running, or swimming. A Thames meander can be a social expedition over a few days, generally in a Thames skiff or a punt. However more specific meanders are competitive events, or record breaking attempts. Means of propulsion include swimming and running and propelling virtually every type of small craft that floats on water. Meanders are often associated with charity sponsorship. The normal start of a meander for craft is Halfpenny Bridge, Lechlade. The finish is often Teddington Lock but other points in London are used. A "giant meander" for craft goes all the way to Gravesend Pier. The Thames Meander run begins at Reading, Berkshire.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thames meander refers to a long-distance journey over all or part of the River Thames in England. Walking the Thames Path is itself a meander, but the term usually applies to journeys using other methods such as rowing, punting, running, or swimming. A Thames meander can be a social expedition over a few days, generally in a Thames skiff or a punt. However more specific meanders are competitive events, or record breaking attempts. Means of propulsion include swimming and running and propelling virtually every type of small craft that floats on water. Meanders are often associated with charity sponsorship. The normal start of a meander for craft is Halfpenny Bridge, Lechlade. The finish is often Teddington Lock but other points in London are used. A "giant meander" for craft goes all the way to Gravesend Pier. The Thames Meander run begins at Reading, Berkshire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6920, -1.6930
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Lechlade
- Postcode
- GL7 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikipedia: Thames meander (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thames meander?
- Thames meander is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 3AQ), in the parish of Lechlade.
- What is Thames meander?
- Thames meander refers to a long-distance journey over all or part of the River Thames in England. Walking the Thames Path is itself a meander, but the term usually applies to journeys using other meth
- How do I get to Thames meander?
- Drivers can use postcode GL7 3AQ.
- Is Thames meander a protected site?
- Yes — Thames meander is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thames meander?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 3AQ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.