CSCC Reports 2007: Windsor to Laleham - 2 December 2007
The impressive Windsor Castle came into view almost immediately. Romney Lock and the Victoria and Albert bridges followed as the Thames looped round the Home Park (strictly no landing). Before long we came to Old Windsor Lock and then Magna Carta Island at Runnymede. After Bell Weir Lock we passed under the M25, which seemed like reaching a significant milestone on our journey from the source. A mile or so further on we came to Staines, which has a surprisingly pleasant aspect from the river. The final lock of four on this section was Penton Hook Lock and soon after that we arrived at Laleham.
Paddlers: Bridget, Peter, Beth, Russ, Julian, Chris, Richard Szc.
Get-in: Windsor:OS grid ref. SU957772 slipway adjacent to leisure centre and A332 bridge. Post code SL4 5JB
Get-out: Laleham: OS grid ref. TQ051678 car park adjacent to Laleham Camping Club on the road between Chertsey and Laleham. Post code TW18 1SS. If this car park is full owing to sports matches on the adjacent recreation ground there is an alternative car park about half a mile up the road towards Laleham/Staines.
Total distance 11 miles.
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