Cricklade to the Source - Thames Path - Beginning and the End - 4k
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Join me for the final section of the 189 mile Thames Path. This was a challenge with huge sections flooded and I have to be determined to find a way through and wade knee deep through to the source of the Thames. It is quite emotional finishing a national long distance trail and all the memories with friedns who joined over the last few months. This adventure helped keep me going in the difficult year and I hope this inspires you to have a go at this path. It is possible to do weekly sections with good train access all within 2 hours of London. Some sections are so remote you really feel like you are in the wilderness yet in the heart of England.
I really enjoyed this walk and am so glad I completed and recorded the journey. Great memories were made with friends who joined me on various sections of the walk. I completed the whole walk in 14 different sections starting in November 2020 and completing it in August 2021.
The humble source of the Thames develops countless life features and stories for thousands of years. Thank you for showing us that. It's a great way to record your journey by making these videos. Well done!!!
It’s a lifetime experience everyone should at least try walking a stretch if they can. I hope is helps people on their journeys 👍🇬🇧😄
Awesome...luv seeing the gorgeous country side.
Well done on completing the path. That flooded field you were in at the start I ended up taking boots and socks of rolling up my trousers and waded knee deep through it. The path where you got wet feet was nowhere near as bad as you had it. Pleased to see you saw the funny side to it. Congratulations.
You did well Richard to go through the field. I don’t mind the wading if there is solid ground underneath but in field your not sure if it will be deep mud. I’m pleased to complete it. It’s easier for you now on the later sections thankfully 👍
That was fascinating!! I've always loved history and this was stellar in my book!!
The Thames is really the history of the nation - it’s brilliant to walk the whole length and see it all 👍
Really enjoyed your Thames path walk. So much history pretty villages countryside London and different things to see on the river. Thankyou for doing this video as I watched them back to back but I was hooked.
Thanks Marie, it was a lot of effort but I really enjoyed it and am so glad I can share the experience 👍
WELL DONE Richard! A great achievement and as @Bourne Outside said: a feather in your cap!! Also well done for total commitment on the final stretch despite the flooded footpaths. Fascinating seeing the source. As you know, I’ve walked some of the path. Have done Thames Barrier to Teddington so far (about 25-30 miles). You’re inspiring me to get my hiking boots back on! 🥾🥾 Thanks again for taking us along. Ben
Thanks Ben it always feels good to finish what we start. This walk is possible over many weeks but each stretch is accessible from London. But just getting into countryside for the odd stretch is great too and as I show there are wild camping spots 👍
Well done Richard, another great walk ticked off.
Thanks Grant it’s nice to finish what we start if possible. Now to continue the SWCP and start the Essex Way 👍
Brilliant achievement Richard, you’ve been there done it and now all you have to do is have the tee shirt printed. I thoroughly enjoyed every episode.
I learnt a lot about the River Thames, but I kept thinking of the brown source we all know and love on our bacon sandwiches with the Houses of Parliament on the label, you know the one.
Appropriate motif for this series ? 😎❤️🇬🇧🇵🇭
What a great idea I should have taken some brown sauce with me 😂 it took time but I think time well spent - better than watching box sets 👍😄♥️
Great persistence Richard! You should be very proud of your achievement.
Thanks Don - it’s always nice to complete things we start so we can move on to the next chapter 👍🇬🇧😄
This was great to watch, well done for carrying on through that water, I'd see it as nature's foot soak 😄 well done 👋
There’s no turning back when you’re there BB - you have to lap it up and go through it 👍
That shows some determination to continue through the floods. A big congratulations 👏🥉.
Its a long trail and the source was very interesting.
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Thanks Dave - it’s a trail that many ignore because it’s in middle England but it still can we an adventure and challenge. There no going back once you get that far 👍😄
Such a fantastic area there, so mystic and tranquil, just great for hiking. Full played and liked. Thanks for sharing dear. All the best. Have a nice day, see you
Thank you - it was a challenge wading through the water but thankfully I made it in the end 👍
What a great finale, Richard!
A pleasant history lesson along the way too.
I bet it is a bit sad when you complete something like that. Another feather in the cap sir!
Thanks Tim - this was tough but now I can spend more time sitting around a camp fire hopefully 👍🇬🇧
Another great video! Thanks and congratulations!!
Thank you - it was a challenge but makes it satisfying to be able to complete 👍
I think you needed a canoe for parts of that path Richard. Great determination to make it to the end. Enjoyed watching you tackle this trail.
Thanks Anthony- I did canoe this 11 years ago and I think you’re right best way to travel down this stretch 👍
Well done Richard 👏 Great achievement 👏 Lee
Thanks Lee I had to finish it one way or the other there was no way going back 👍😄
Thanks for sharing your journey. Great achievement.
Thanks so much. It’s not quite climbing Mount Everest I know - but for me it was a huge challenge 👍😄
Another good watch , we have only walked a few miles from the source
I don’t blame you unless you take waders with you Alan 👍😄
What a accomplishment. Should be very proud of your self. Crazy such a small thing turns in the the monster it is.
Yeah you never know what you will find when you venture out your front door. The conditions are changeable and can present unexpected challenges. I had to was through there was only one way forward. Thanks for watching 👍🇬🇧😄
Muito bom! Belas paisagens
Cheguei agora para apoiar seu trabalho 🤝
Gracias 👍
Well Done! Enjoyed watching :)
Thanks Natalia - it was the furthest I’ve walked. These walks are preparation for longer ones in the future hopefully. For Coast to Coast I’ll need some hill walking training before I attend that maybe next year 👍
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Thanks Bill - no cooking on this one just wading through water 💦 😂
Very enjoyable and educational. What month did you do this walk?
Thank you I think it was in May
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