Time to Turn

• Mooring

We spent last weekend at Lechlade, a gorgeous spot at the top end of the navigable, non-tidal Thames.

Helen enjoying the sun

This is where we had the curious cows that I previously posted about.

Turning point

It was time to turn around to head back down the river to Oxford to join the Oxford canal and head North, back towards Droitwich again. This is the final turning point on the river.

Shallow water

If you look at this picture, you can see it is very shallow on the right side, which made it rather challenging to turn a 58ft boat.

About to turn

This is the view from the boat as we were starting to make  the turn.

This means we have now travelled the full length of the Thames. We were at Teddington Lock, the lowest end of the non-tidal river, two weeks ago. It has been challenging at times, as rivers generally are, because of the lack of moorings. There are many cruisers about and a lot of hire boats, which makes the shortage of moorings a major issue. Fortunately, the Upper Thames (above Oxford) is very much quieter and is also rather lovely, with several field moorings like the one at Lechlade. We have stopped, and lingered, at some truly beautiful spots. As ever, click on the images for a bigger view.

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