How far up the Thames is navigable?

The river rises near Cricklade in Wiltshire and runs for just over 200 miles to enter the North Sea east of London; the navigable Thames from Lechlade to London is 94 miles so allow a week to cruise.

Where does the Thames become navigable?

The River Thames is navigable from Lechlade, downstream to the sea, becoming tidal below Teddington Weir and Lock.

How many bodies are recovered from the Thames?

I have found two souls that were claimed by its fast-running water and every year the river police recover around 35 bodies, 90 per cent of which are attributed to suicide. If they are not retrieved, tides and currents sweep bodies away quickly, carrying them many miles from where they first entered the water.

What are the 4 cities on the River Thames?

Explore the historic towns of Henley on Thames, Marlow, Cookham or Windsor and Eton in a fun-filled and challenging game – A Scavenger Challenge organised by Team Activity Group.

How much of the Thames River is navigable?

The Thames River is navigable inland for 10 mi/16 nm as far east as the city of Chatham. The river wends its way through rich farmland. There is no chart for this passage but river depths are approximately 12 feet from the river mouth to Chatham.

How deep is the River Thames at its deepest point?

66′River Thames / Max depth

Where is the deepest part of the Thames?

At London Bridge, where the tides are measured, the depth of the Thames at low water is about 20 metres at its deepest. At high water you can add 5 to 7 metres to that depth.

Can you moor anywhere on the Thames?

Most land along the River Thames is private. Please respect private rights and avoid any areas where you see ‘no mooring’ signs. from the owner of the river bank if you can. If you can’t, please be prepared for them to ask you to leave.