River Thames

Boating In Britain The River Thames

The River Thames
The Thames, The Royal River,  is by far the longest and best-known waterway in Britain, and there are many books devoted to it, including several specialist “boating” books, so this article is intended simply as an introduction to boating on the Thames, and hopefully to provide readers with sufficient knowledge to make a more informed decision about which parts of this wonderful river to explore. For those looking to hire a boat anywhere on the 125 mile mainly non-tidal section of the Thames between Teddington and Lechlade you can get full details from the Thames Hire Cruiser Association.