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"Jolly boating weather, And a hay harvest breeze, Blade on the feather, Shade off the trees, Swing, swing together, With your body between your knees…"

Eton Boating Song, William Cory (1823-1892)

Mooring  on the Thames:   A constant query, especially to new boaters is "where can I park (moor) the boat?".  Below are just a few suggestions.  It must be remembered that at peak time, summer weekends and Bank Holidays, some of the more popular town and Pub moorings are at a premium.  At these times, a slightly earlier mooring would be advised. Also, carrying a River Map of some sort is a most VITAL piece of equipment, it should show you the recognised areas to stop and of any potential charges, but always check for signs as land ownership does have a habit of changing.

(The Moorings shown are, in general, going downstream from Lechlade to Teddington and Environment Agency Moorings are free.)

Riverside, Lechlade - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath, Bablockhythe (upstream of the Ferryman) - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath above Pinkhill Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath at East Street, Oxford - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Oxford City Council, Donnington - Overnight Mooring.

Nr Sandford Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath above Abingdon Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Abingdon, Vale of White Horse District Council - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath below Goring Bridge -  Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Pangbourne Meadows, PC/National Trust - Overnight Mooring.

Christchurch Meadows, Reading Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath above Sonning Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath at Lower Lashbrook, Wargrave - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Mill Meadows, Henley - Local Authority Overnight Mooring.

Higginson Park, Marlow - Local Authority Overnight Mooring.

Towpath below Marlow Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Maidenhead Promenade - Local Authority Overnight Mooring.

Brunel Bridge, Maidenhead - Local Authority Overnight Mooring.

Towpath above Boveney Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Windsor - Local Authority Overnight Mooring.

Datchet Wharf, Datchet Parish Council - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath below Runnymede Pleasure Ground, Egham - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath below Staines Bridge - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Lammas Park Spelthorne Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath at Laleham (Blacksmith's Lane to Vicarage Lane) - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Chertsey Bridge, Runntmede Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Chersey Meads - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath at Dumsey Bend - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Towpath at Dockett Eddy - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath at Thames Court - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath at Weybridge, opposite Shepperton Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Lady Lindsays Lawn, Shepperton, Spelthorne Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Walton Wharf - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Church Wharf , Spelthorne Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Towpath below Sunbury Lock - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Hurst Park, Elmbridge Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Church Wharf, Richmond Borough Council - Overnight Mooring.

Hampton Court - Overnight Mooring.

Town End Wharf, Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames - Overnight Mooring.

Hampton Wick Wharf - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Kingston Wharf - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring.

Steven's Eyot - Environment Agency 24hr Mooring

Thames Fact:

Medmenham Abbey, originally built around 1595, has had many additions to it over the years, from 18th Century to Late Victorian styles. Also it was once the home of the infamous Hell Fire Club, under the auspices of Sir Francis Dashwood.