You
are now by the riverside, on the eastern side of the Windsor Bridge.
The riverside path is now a road. Follow the road by the river. On
the opposite bank are some desirable riverside properties over in
Eton.
To your right, is mainly a commercial area with glimpses of the castle
caught in between the buildings. (see picture below).
In this small area is Windsor Riverside Station, the second line to
London from Windsor. Both lines to Windsor were built in the 1840's,
and there was fierce competition between the two lines to open first.
The Paddington line into Windsor Central won by a whisker.
After just a couple of minutes you come to the end of the road. The
River House pictured below is a very popular riverside pub. The River
House marks the end of Windsor Town. |
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You
will see our path, right next to the river in the corner.
Take it and you enter a different world.
You can initially, clamber down to the river bank, but the main path
(see photo below) continues above.
After a few minutes the path opens out into a lane. Follow the lane,
the railway line is now on your right, the river on your left. |
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River
House Pub |
You
come out at a boatyard next to Romney Lock, (see photo below). You
will probably need to pick your way through the boats, but the path
is well signposted.
A worthwhile excursion here is to cross over to the lock and view
the boats making use of the lock.
The lock in turn allows access to Romney Island, a popular fishing
spot.
Find your way back to the boatyard and the continuation of the riverside
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Your
path is now grass. The railway is still over to your right. You now
go on autopilot following the path for about 15 minutes. Along the
way, you pass under the railway line as it bridges the River Thames.
As you emerge on the other side of the railway line, you are in parkland
(Home Park Recreation Ground). There are now uninterrupted views to
Windsor Castle.
Cricket and Rugby are popular sports played regularly on the ground.
The park is also the main venue for the Royal Windsor Horse Show -
normally held each year in May.
Eventually, you reach a road bridge - this is Victoria Bridge. |
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