crossing london

[tempsperdu]

I am planning a trip which could involve crossing London on the Thames Path east west or vica versa or approaching/leaving south on Avenue Vert. Distance Reading to Greenwich is approx 34 miles but how far out would I need to go to find a camping ground or place?
Had my eye on that stand of birch outside Tate Modern for a bivvi but dont suppose I could pass it off as an installation.

[Vorpal]

I haven't stayed there, but there's Abbey Wood. I think it's a Caravan Club Site. I can recommend Apps Court Farm, but not on a weekend when there is a show nearby, or a rally. Call them and ask.

[Norman H]

I've just finished a kayaking trip down the River Thames. Since the advent of the Thames Path there are many more camping opportunities. Several of the locks for instance, especially on the middle and upper Thames, allow camping.

You may find this site useful.

http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thames-path/plan

[mercalia]

I've just finished a kayaking trip down the River Thames. Since the advent of the Thames Path there are many more camping opportunities. Several of the locks for instance, especially on the middle and upper Thames, allow camping.

You may find this site useful.

http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thames-path/plan

camping? now that surprizes me. when I contacted the Canal and River Trust who presumably over see the Thames, they said no to any of the canals and rivers under their protection. Can u give further details?

From the website above -

"There are a few campsites near to the Thames Path. (see the Plan Your Visit page for more details). Camping on the Trail itself is not permitted without permission from the relevant landowner since the Thames Path is a public right of way across private land for passage only, not for stopping or erecting tents."

http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thames-path/information

[Norman H]

The River Thames is administered by the Environment Agency. There is a list of facilities available at Locks, including camping, here:

https://www.gov.uk/river-thames-bridges-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters#facilities-at-locks


More information including other camp sites here:

http://www.igreens.org.uk/canoeing_the_nontidal_thames.htm

[Cunobelin]

I am planning a trip which could involve crossing London on the Thames Path east west or vica versa or approaching/leaving south on Avenue Vert. Distance Reading to Greenwich is approx 34 miles but how far out would I need to go to find a camping ground or place?
Had my eye on that stand of birch outside Tate Modern for a bivvi but dont suppose I could pass it off as an installation.

This guy had parked his car next to the Turner-Sims on the Grass




... and then passed it off as part of his installation!




So there is a precedent, all you need is a sign

[tempsperdu]

I can see what the birds thought of it!

[honesty]

Ive always thought the best way to traverse London would be to hop onto a boat and go the length on the Thames all the way to the barrier... Ok you're not riding, but it's going to be rather nice.

[mercalia]

The River Thames is administered by the Environment Agency. There is a list of facilities available at Locks, including camping, here:

https://www.gov.uk/river-thames-bridges-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters#facilities-at-locks


More information including other camp sites here:

http://www.igreens.org.uk/canoeing_the_nontidal_thames.htm

thanks for the info

[mjr]

Ive always thought the best way to traverse London would be to hop onto a boat and go the length on the Thames all the way to the barrier... Ok you're not riding, but it's going to be rather nice.

Why wouldn't you be riding?
[youtube]Hy8usNAf33Q[/youtube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy8usNAf33Q

[mercalia]

Ive always thought the best way to traverse London would be to hop onto a boat and go the length on the Thames all the way to the barrier... Ok you're not riding, but it's going to be rather nice.

Why wouldn't you be riding?
[youtube]Hy8usNAf33Q[/youtube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy8usNAf33Q

trouble with this as with bike bags, where do u store the buoyancy aids after use?