- Time: 7:30am at RCC
- Return: after 7pm
- Length: 14 miles (approx.)
- Cost: £12pp (plus any optional camping fees)
Trip Details
A leafy trip near the source of the Thames. Should be really pretty.
Usual stuff applies. Meet 7:30am at the club, car sharing and petrol/ parking costs (£12pp), bring a picnic, warm clothes and suncream.
Saturday Night Camping Option
As this is a longer drive (1hr 40mins), some of you might fancy camping on the Saturday night near Lechlade. Please let me know asap whether you’re keen to have a relaxed night under canvas and an evening in a Lechlade pub. It will depend on our transport options whether we can do this or not.
http://bridgehousecampsite.co.uk/
Paddle route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6832812
The trip is around 14 miles. We won’t make it all the way to Tadpole.
There might even be the chance of a (chilly) dip…
http://www.wildswimming.co.uk/map/lechlade-thames/
Getting there:
Email me (jules_77@hotmail.co.uk) if you’re keen to join this trip. Importantly, let me know whether you’re willing and able to drive (roof bars, V bars etc). We need more drivers and V bars this season please if we can. Help is always v much appreciated. You’ll get petrol money, glory and possibly even cake.
Drivers:
This is a longer drive at around 1hr 40m. Driving route from club:
It looks like there is paid parking at Riverside Park – on the left hand side, before the bridge as you drive in towards Lechlade on the A361. Address is A361, Lechlade GL7 3AQ http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/riverside_park/gl7/lechlade/
What do I need:
NB Please bring your BCU membership card if you have one – ideally we need one per boat
- Paddling clothes.
- A change of clothes.
- A hat, cag and an extra dry layer or 2 – even if it promises to be warm, lunch stop can feel chilly
- Towel
- Picnic lunch plus plenty of snacks and drink for the day.
- Coins unless you have a dry bag.
- Dry bag if you have one. If not, ask someone if they have space for your extra layer and sandwiches.
- Suntan lotion (you never know)
- Paddles and life-jacket.
Further information:
Andrew 07966 549 296
Jules 07712 009 503
Jim 07912 756 492
