Coming events
Sunday 16 October, River Thames Hurst Park to Weybridge & Back !!!!! THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE ORIGINALLY ADVERTISED PADDLE !!!!!!
An 11 mile out and back paddle from Hurst Park, West Molesey to Weybridge and the circumnavigation of Desborough Island.
Run organiser: Kevin East (tel – 01932 562111 and 07941 501224 on the day).
Programme:
Meet by 10.00 at Hurst Park open space car park (Post Code KT8 1TW) just off the A3050 Walton to Hampton Court Road. Turn into Saddlers Ride at a mini roundabout for the (signed) riverside car park (free with height restrictor). There is parking for high vehicles just outside the car park. w3w: sparks.
OS: TQ14246928.
Launch by 10.30. Portage Sunbury Lock via the rollers, then taking the Halliford bends of natural river to reach Weybridge.
The lunch stop will be in the Weybridge area or on Desborough Island. The return to Hurst Park is via the Desborough Channel.
River Notes
- Keep a look out for sailing dinghies and rowers in all the reaches.
- British Canoeing membership card or Environment Agency licence is required.
- In normal conditions the river is suitable for kayak and open canoe paddlers for most abilities.