On a much more positive note, Benson Waterfront Café had my favourite cake & despite the red boards going up again at Benson Lock that morning, the ferry across the river was running. Tomorrow it resumes 7 days a week operation

Got carried away yesterday testing the #ThamesPath between Abingdon & Goring - 52000 steps! Quite a lot of slippery mud. Much swearing but I managed to stay upright. Cholsey Marsh in particular was vile. 100 miles of path now covered this year & not even started my challenge 🤣

This week I was in the university city of Leiden in the Netherlands #FingerpostFriday

Keukenhof in The Netherlands is an amazing 8 week showcase for the Dutch flower bulb growing industry. 7 million bulbs are hand planted & 9 tonnes of grass seed are sown to replace the grass each year to create the most perfect spectacle. A must see!

To avoid the detour into Marlow caused by the closure of Temple Bridge, on Sunday I walked along the #Thames from Henley to Bourne End but between Hambleden & Temple Locks I used the north bank of the river rather than the Thames Path. Most enjoyable day!
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Another victim of current river conditions is the ferry between Weybridge & Shepperton Lock - officially part of the #ThamesPath At Walton Bridge yesterday I assumed this would be the case & took the signed alternative route by crossing the bridge. Adds ½ mile but quite pleasant

Apologies if this detour on the #ThamesPath has already been publicised but there is one in place just after Staines Bridge heading towards Runnymede due to a damaged bridge before the M25/A30 bridges. Easy detour & no big deal. You rejoin the path at the Runnymede Hotel

I’ve seen black swans in Dawlish before but never on the Thames. This one looks like it could do with a bit of fattening up compared to his/her friend! Today at Shepperton Lock #blackswan

Signage at Kemble Station reflecting current conditions 🤣🤣🤣

Today I’m taking one for the team in seeing what the #ThamesPath is like walking from the Source to Cricklade. With my wellies & trusty puddle depth gauge so far my feet are still dry which is more than can be said for the group of 3 following me! #fingerpostfriday

Walking has become a passion of mine & Thames Path National Trail in particular, so much so that I've walked it 4 times & devoted a website to it. 70 next month, I'm testament that walking keeps you both physically & mentally fit - & it's free!! mythames.co.uk
#NationalWalkingDay

It's #NationalWalkingDay 🚶🚶‍♀️

A daily walk can give your body a boost, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier.

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🚶‍♂️Happy #NationalWalkingDay 🚶‍♀️The UK boasts 20 breath-taking #NationalTrails , and walking is one of the many ways you can enjoy them. Finding time to walk can be tough, but even a 15-minute stroll can work wonders. Which National Trail section will you visit today? 🌳

Kew Gardens & a nesting Egyptian Goose poking its head out #thicktrunktuesday

Most enjoyable afternoon watching the Boat Races, made all the better by the light blues winning both the women's & the men's races. Definitely a lot more people watching than last year

On Boat Race day I’m making my way down from Putney to Mortlake

Always good to see National Trails giving more people well-signed ways to explore the countryside. Thank you Walkers are Welcome Several #ThamesPath followers will be delighted to take this new route linking NationalTrails.UK
walking class hero 💙 John Tippetts 🇺🇦 Andrew Sinclair 𝙃𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚

This book by Jeff Lock looks great! Seems to be out of print and sold out everywhere but the walks are also on the website beyondtheendoftheline.co.uk

After popping into Kew Gardens to admire the blossoms & search fruitlessly for cake, I resumed my walk towards my target, Putney. Yesterday was the Vesta Masters Head race on the ebb tide from Mortlake to Putney. BTW the Boat Race is this Saturday. #LoveLondonWalkLondon 2/2

Yesterday's 21 mile walk along the #ThamesPath started at Hampton Court where I shared the path as far as Kingston with the Hampton Court half marathon runners. #LoveLondonWalkLondon

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