Waiting to change trains at Clapham Junction on a crisp and beautiful day ... watching the flickering shadows as the invisible people move along the platform -
THAMES PATH AND CAPITAL RING - MORTLAKE TO BOSTON MANOR (LINEAR)
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Start time: 10:25
Easy 7.5 miles / 12.1 km
Group South Bank
A flat waterways walk following the Thames Path to Kew and Richmond Lock, crossing the Thames to have lunch at Isleworth - pub/picnic. Then the route is along the Capital Ring through Syon Park and the Grand Union Canal to finish at Boston Manor.
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| Along the path and through the leaves |
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| Lots of rowers out on the water |
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| Glimpse into Kew Gardens |
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| Obelisk in the Old Deer Park marks the Kew meridian, at one time used to officially set time (later taken over by Greenwich) |
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| Photo-op for a glimpse of Isleworth |
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| Crossing the river at Richmond Lock |
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| In old Isleworth, "a small town of Saxon origin" |
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| The sundial at All Saints Church was restored in 2013 |
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| Looking over the fence at Syon House |
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| Interesting structure along the Grand Union Canal, part of Brentford Boatyard? |
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| Lux, calme, et volupté |
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| Heading home |
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