Just a short walk this time

I have shed loads of annual leave to take by the end of June, so what better to do than a bit of walking? Yes, I know there are a lot of things, but think budget, logistics, time of year, cost of flights to Oz... So, The Thames Path it is. 184 miles from the source of the Thames near Kemble, meandering through the English countryside, and London, to the Thames Barrier. The book of said national trail was already on my shelves - calling me. Training for the last Big Walk, I did actually cover the Thames Barrier to Shepperton, so some covering of old ground in the opposite direction and plenty of new places to discover.

I have my lovely camera, bought for the trip downunder last year, to take plenty of artistic shots of my home territory. I'll be staying in some b&bs, a couple of youth hostels and spending three nights at home. Trip Advisor will be busy!

The Schedule

Day 1 Monday 11 May

The Source to Cricklade, staying at The Old Bear Inn.

Day 2 Tuesday 12 May

Cricklade to Lechlade, staying at the New Inn Hotel.

Day 3 Wednesday 13 May

Lechlade to Newbridge, staying at the Rose Revived Inm.

Day 4 Thursday 14 May

Newbridge to Oxford, staying at the YHA.

Day 5 Friday 15 May

Oxford to Culham/Abingdon, staying at St Ethelwold's House.

Day 6 Saturday 16 May

Culham to Streatley, staying at the YHA.

Day 7 Sunday 17 May

Streatley to Reading, popping home for the night.

Day 8 Monday 18 May

Reading to Marlow, staying at the Oak Tree B&B.

Day 9 Tuesday 19 May

Marlow to Windsor/Datchet staying at the Manor Hotel.

Day 10 Wednesday 20 May

Windsor to Hampton Court, nip home.

Day 11 Thursday 21 May

Hampton Court to Putney, home again

Final Day Friday 22 May

Putney to the Thames Barrier

I'm rather looking forward to it.