The sun came out as predicted on Sunday. Rather than re-tread familiar Chiltern paths, we drove to Shiplake (South of Henley), took the bus to Reading and walked the seven or so miles back to the car.
The start of the walk repeated the start of one of our Kennet and Avon walks - along the Thames-side park to the start of the canal. We crossed the canal and carried on along the Thames. The number of cyclists and dog walkers reduced as we got further from Reading.
We got to Sonning Lock quicker than we expected. I don't think it's racist to remark that I've never seen a rastafarian lock-keeper before. We stopped for a snack on the other side of Sonning Bridge and to the compulsory photo.
Not long after re-starting, we reached a wooded section just before Shiplake College boathouse that was very muddy underfoot. A few years ago, we turned back here when walking in the other direction because of flooding.
It is further from there to Shiplake village then you'd think, with the Thames Path swinging away from the river, emerging near the station, not far from the car.
Here's hoping for more sunny weekend days!
We got to Sonning Lock quicker than we expected. I don't think it's racist to remark that I've never seen a rastafarian lock-keeper before. We stopped for a snack on the other side of Sonning Bridge and to the compulsory photo.
Not long after re-starting, we reached a wooded section just before Shiplake College boathouse that was very muddy underfoot. A few years ago, we turned back here when walking in the other direction because of flooding.
It is further from there to Shiplake village then you'd think, with the Thames Path swinging away from the river, emerging near the station, not far from the car.
Here's hoping for more sunny weekend days!
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