Thames

We've had such a hot summer and it seems that every time I've planned another section of the Thames Path walk, it's been a scorcher.  Luckily the path is very shady and tree lined, so it's never been very uncomfortable.  This time, Finn and I were joined by Andy which was lovely - we haven't walked together for quite some time now, so it's always lovely when he can come with us.  Although he's quite a task master.  Finn and I tend to have lots more breaks and sit downs - the best bit about walking! - but none of that this time, we were clearly on a mission to get to Shiplake and the pub!

This was a shorter walk than we usually do - just eleven miles - from Marlow to Shiplake.  We started with a bit of logistical shenanigans to get one car to Shiplake (the end) and then the other one at Marlow (the beginning), but it's such a short distance from Heathrow that we were ready to walk before ten.  

A really good day, plenty to look at and lots of sightseeing - I'm really enjoying the Thames Path.  And the best bit of course is that it's totally flat!

Andy and I rather liked this hedge - one day we will have a garden where we can have a hedge cut like a castle!

Two miles from the end of the walk, we headed into Henley - but first we passed Temple Island which signals the end of the Henley Regatta course.  It's exactly a mile from Henley bridge - and glows really brightly in the sunshine. 

We celebrated our walk at the Baskerville Arms in Shiplake with a well deserved pint and fish and chips (me) and steak (Andy).  Perfect end to a fabulous day.