Publications

Useful leaflets

We've put together several useful leaflets that'll help you make the most of the River Thames. You can download them or request a printed copy from the bottom of the page. You'll need Adobe Acrobat to view any leafets you download. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it here.

Revealing the River Thames

revealing river thames This is a handy leaflet which opens out as a map, providing useful information of how to spend your time on the river with ideas such as walking the Thames Path National Trail, hiring a boat, which tourist attractions to visit and where to spend the night. Interactive version now available! *Updated in 2009*
Download - Revealing the River Thames

A user's guide to the River Thames

This is a comprehensive guide to safe navigation on the non-tidal Thames. Aimed at all river users, this guide is full of useful information such as lock opening hours, bridge heights, moorings and slipways and telephone numbers.
*Updated in 2009*
Download - A user's guide to the River Thames

Get afloat on the River Thames

This guide gives you all the information you need to get out on the water. We've provided a comprehensive list of all the boat operators on the non-tidal Thames including contact details and services.
*Updated in 2009*
Download - Get afloat on the River Thames

Go Camping on the River Thames

Go camping on the River Thames This guide to camping is perfect for organising a camping trip or when planning to walk the Thames Path. It lists campsites on or near the non-tidal Thames and includes contact numbers, location, number of pitches and facilities provided at each site.
*Updated in 2010*
Download - Go Camping on the River Thames

River Thames - Tips for Visiting Boaters

Tips for visiting boaters This leaflet is full of useful advice to help you enjoy cruising on the non-tidal Thames, especially if it is your first visit. From tips on using the Thames locks and mooring up to details on flow conditions and licensing - it's all in this handy guide.
Download - Tips for visiting boaters

River Thames - Walks around Buscot

Walks around Buscot We've got three walks available for you to choose from in the historic Buscot area, all ideal for those who like a gentle stoll in the countryside. The separate map features all three walks. *Updated in June 2008*
Download - A historic walk around Buscot - Walk One
Download - Buscot and St Johns walk - Walk Two
Download - Buscot and Eaton Hastings walk - Walk Three
Download map showing all three walks

Locks and weirs on the River Thames

This guide is designed to teach children, and adults the history of locks and weirs and how they work. It also encourages everybody to be safe near water by giving important warnings about the hidden dangers of the river.
*Updated in 2009*
Download - Locks and weirs on the River Thames

Get active on the River Thames

Get active on the River Thames This leaflet is a handy guide for people in search of ideas about activities to do on the Thames. It includes information on rowing, canoeing, sailing, camping, cycling, fishing and walking. It also opens up as a map. *Please note that this guide is now out of print and the information has not been updated since July 2007*
Download - Get active on the River Thames

Other publications

The Jubilee River

This leaflet is a handy guide to enjoying the Jubilee River and its surroundings. It includes information on boating, fishing, cycling, walking, horse riding, bird watching and wildlife. It also opens up as a map of the area.
Download - The Jubilee River leaflet

Boating

River Thames Customer Charter (2MB) published by the Environment Agency in April 2010. You can download a copy of the River Thames Customer Charter from the Environment Agency's website, simply click on the above link and scroll to the bottom of the page.
River Thames Boating FAQ's (90KB) published by the Environment Agency. Download a copy to find answers to the most commonly asked questions about boating on the Thames.
Boatyards Marinas and Services around the River Thames (3.78MB) published by Thames Boating Trades Association (TBTA) 7th edition.
The Boater's Handbook (1.30MB) published by British Waterways and the Environment Agency, 2006 reprint.
Recreational Users Guide for the Tidal River Thames published by the Port of London Authority in 2010.
The Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 (157KB) published by the Environment Agency

Walking

Henley on Thames - A choice of walks from Henley along the River Thames into the Chiltern Hills produced by Chilterns Conservation Board
Goring & Streatley - Circular walks along the River Thames around Goring & Streatley produced by Chilterns Conservation Board
Easy access Cookham walk produced by The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Walks for all by the River Thames - a selection of easy walks produced by the Thames Path National Trail in partnership with the Environment Agency.

Location map - A map showing locations of all 12 accessible walks.
Neigh Bridge walk - Walk alongside a man-made lake in the Cotswold Water Park.
Lechlade-on-Thames walk - Walk along the River Thames with fine views and the opportunity to visit the first lock on the river, St Johns.
Abingdon walk - Walk along a wonderful stretch of the river including pleasant parkland with views of historic Abingdon.
Goring-on-Thames walk - Walk along a short stretch of riverside with views of lovely gardens and hills rising beyond the river and the historic settlement of Goring-on-Thames.
Pangbourne walk - Walk in meadows next to the river with glorious views of the wooded Chiltern Hills.
Reading walk - Walk along a lovely riverside path with a choice of open parkland upstream or urban promenade downstream.
Henley-on-Thames walk - A popular riverside path along one of the most famous stretches of the river.
Marlow walk - Paths alongside the river, busy with a range of boats in the sumer, and within a popular park in the heart of the lovely town of Marlow.
Maidenhead walk - A range of paths around this delightful, peaceful, wooded island in middle of the River Thames.
Runnymede walk - A popular well-maintained park by the River Thames with plenty of short grass and play areas. Look out for the parakeets!
Penton Hook walk - A lovely, quiet secluded wooded island hidden away on the river with a number of routes to explore and the opportunity to fish.
Molesey walk - Pleasant paths along the banks of the River Thames through parkland with views of Garrick's Temple and islands.