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Culham to Purley
Quick Facts
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Day 1 Distance | 10.99 Miles |
| Day 2 Distance | 12.23 Miles |
| Total Distance | 23.22 Miles |
| Locks | 9 |
Suitable for all, a very rural trip taking in the best of British countryside with much wildlife, landscape and architecture to be observed. Meandering, rural, green and pleasant - British Countryside at its best!
What You'll See
- Culham
- 12th Century Norman Hall in Sutton Courtney
- Eric Blair - more commonly known as George Orwell buried in Sutton Courtney Grave Yard
- Clifton Hampden Bridge - Red brick Victorian gothic revival architecture
- The Barley Mow Pub at Clifton Hampden
- ST Peters Church Wallingford - interesting pierced Spire design
- 17 Arch Bridge at Wallingford
- Sinodun Hill - Iron Age Hill Fort - and wonderful views from the top
- The Beetle and Wedge Pub - Moulsford (H.G. Wells wrote books here)
- A fine Brunel railway bridge - Moulsford
- The Goring Gap - boosts many fine houses.
- Whitchurch Bridge - 19th Century iron toll bridge.
- Pangbourne - by the river Pang - where Kenneth Grahame author of the Wind and the Willows spent the last years of his life.
- Hardwick House - a handsome brick built mansion in the Tudor style
Lunch Ideas
- What about a Seasons picnic?
Day 1
- No ideas at present
Day 2
- The Bull Hotel Sonning @ 7.32 miles from start - 01189 693901 - freeMooring by tow path - bar snacks and dinning
- The French Horn Sonning @ 7.32 miles from start - 01189 692204 (booking advisable) - freeMooring by tow path
Overnight Entertainment
Check out http://www.britinfo.net/index_Wallingford.htm
Parking
There is parking near the route completion at Maple Durham - we suggest leaving your vehicle here
Camping
Riverside Park Wallingford - Price per pitch per day
- Off peak (non-school holidays) £11.00
- Peak (during school holidays) £13.00
To book call 01491 835232 (in season) or 01491 577909 (out of season).
B&B / Hotels
Something for everyone with 4 star hotels and many B&B's close to the town and river ... Abingdon Info
Start Point
Public Transport Options
Culham Train Station - 1 mile
Abingdon Taxi 01235 470004
End Point
Public Transport Options
Tilehurst Train Station - 1 mile
Mapledurham Taxi - 0118 984 4593
The Stag & Hen Package
Sonning to Maidenhead
Quick Facts
| Online Price (Per Person) | £99 |
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Day 1 Distance | 12.11 Miles |
| Day 2 Distance | 9.34 Miles |
| Total Distance | 21.45 Miles |
| Locks | 8 |
This trip is suitable for all and perfect for Stags and Hens. It's a rural trip taking in classic Thames towns of Henley, Marlow and Maidenhead. Along the way you'll see much wildlife, landscape and architecture. Camping and breakfast are included in this package.
Henley to Marlow
Henley to Marlow
Quick Facts
| Online Price (Per Canoe) | £75 |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Distance | 8.35 Miles |
| Locks | 3 |
This trip is suitable for all. It's a short rural trip taking in classic Thames towns of Henley and Marlow. Along the way you'll see much wildlife, landscape and architecture
Culham to Purley
Culham to Purley
Quick Facts
| Online Price (Per Canoe) | £140 |
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Day 1 Distance | 10.99 Miles |
| Day 2 Distance | 12.23 Miles |
| Total Distance | 23.22 Miles |
| Locks | 9 |
This trip is suitable for all. It's a very rural trip taking in the best of British countryside with much wildlife, landscape and architecture to be observed. Meandering, rural, green and pleasant ... The British countryside at its best!