We
start our walk on the path by the River Thames opposite the Bells
of Ouzeley public house, (see picture below).
The Bells of Ouzeley has plenty of decking and outside tables, so
its a great place to have a cooling drink at the end of the walk.
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belongs to the Harvester Steak House chain, so you can get a good
meal too. There are good money off main meal deals, if you order before
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We follow
the riverside path, parallel to the road away from Windsor (going
south).
After about 100m the path veers of left away from the road to follow
the river, by a road junction.
On the opposite side of the river is Wraysbury with some riverside
houses. Wraysbury is very flat and low lying and prone to flooding.
On our side, there is now a large private house between our river
path and the road. There will probably be some pleasure boats moored
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After
the house we come to the operational base of French Brothers. French
Brothers operate the pleasure boats along the river. Their cash cow
is the short trips in Windsor, but they also operate trips from here
at Runnymede.
Most of their boats are relatively modern, but at Runnymede you'll
probably find the fine paddle steamer pictured below, probably operating
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Its worth taking a look at French Brothers web site as especially
during the peak season there are some opportunities opened up:
French
Brothers
Normally
a day trip is operated at the height of the season to Hampton
Court, and you can purchase one way fares.
There is also a high season service between Runnymede and Windsor
Waterfront.
Once you've had a nose around the boatyard, turn right down the access
road to the road. Directly opposite is a tea house, with a car park.
Cross over to the car park.
The Tea House is the only official refreshment stop on this walk,
apart from the Bells of Ouzeley pub.
If you are not attracted into the Tea House make your way around the
back of the Tea House, by its access road. You will see a National
Trust information board and map on Runnymede.
Take a
few moments to compare the map to what you see before you to get a
hold on scale.
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