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We created Row Tours to give rowers and fans of rowing more than just the ordinary experience of the 2k processional race on a dug out ditch in the middle of nowhere. Let's escape the ditch and go and play!!
Upper Thames Oxford to Putney
6 Days / 193km
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Difficulty Level: 4/5
Upper Thames Oxford to Putney
6 Days / 193km
Difficulty Level: 4/5
Embark on a thrilling 6-day rowing adventure from the historic city of Oxford to the iconic Putney hard in London. This unforgettable journey along the River Thames covers approximately193 km, blending breathtaking scenery, charming riverside towns, and exhilarating rowing with well-earned rest stops at traditional inns and waterside cafes.
Tour Highlights
- Row along the scenic Thames, passing charming countryside and historic towns.
- Visit landmarks like Windsor Castle, Henley-on-Thames, and Hampton Court Palace.
- Enjoy expert-guided rowing with a support boat for a smooth experience.
- Stay in comfortable riverside accommodations with local hospitality.
- Savor delicious meals at traditional pubs and waterside cafés.
What's Included
- Fully guided tour with experienced instructors
- Rigged and ready coastal sculls, and safety equipment
- Accommodation in cosylodges & inns
- Breakfasts, packed lunches & select evening meals
- Support vehicle for luggage & emergencies
Start in Oxford, passing university boathouses and Christ Church Meadow. Row through Iffley Lock before reaching Abingdon, a historic market town with medieval charm.
Row past Culham and Clifton Hampden’s 19th-century bridge. Arrive in Wallingford, known for its medieval castle, quaint shops, and riverside pubs.
Pass through the scenic Goring Gap in the Chiltern Hills. Stop in Goring and Streatley before reaching Henley, home of the Royal Regatta and River & Rowing Museum.
Row past Marlow and Cookham, enjoying scenic riverside inns. Arrive in Windsor to explore the grand castle and historic town.
Pass Runnymede, site of the Magna Carta signing. Continue through Staines and Laleham before reaching Shepperton, a quiet riverside village.
Row through Kingston upon Thames, passing under Kingston Bridge. See Hampton Court Palace before arriving in Richmond with its lively riverside scene. The final stretch passes Kew Gardens, Chiswick, and Hammersmith Bridge. Finish triumphantly at Putney, the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race starting point, with a celebratory meal.
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We created Row Tours to give rowers and fans of rowing more than just the ordinary experience of the 2k processional race on a dug out ditch in the middle of nowhere. Let's escape the ditch and go and play!!
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