Journey Planner
Open the relevant river section(s) by tapping the green button(s)
Scroll to your starting point and tap to select
The Select Destination page will appear as soon as you tap a starting point
Scroll to your destination and tap to select
The Journey Details page will appear
- The distance, time and number of locks to transit will be displayed
- a journey starting or finishing at a lock does not include that lock in 'locks to transit'
Distances are actual sailing distances and times are given for sailing at the River Thames maximum speed (5 mph or 8 kph) and at 4 mph, 3 mph 2 mph and 1 mph (all shown in mph and kph)- excessive speed generates undue wash and can cause damage to the banks - moderate your speed when near locks or when swimmers or unpowered craft are nearby
Note: timings are calculated based on 'speed over the river bed' (as displayed by GPS devices) not 'speed through the water' (as displayed by the paddle-wheel type of device).
To popup an explanation of the facilities codes whist viewing locks, tap the ? at the bottom of the screen.
Facilities' codes:
WC: toilets
W: water (tap only)
WH: water hose
S: showers
M: moorings
PO: pump out
CD: chemical toilet disposal
R: rubbish disposal
RC: recycling facilities
E: charging point
C: camping
may be chargeable
check for opening times