Teddington to Bray

[RIJLudlow]

How long will it take to get from Teddington to Bray Marina, please....I appreciate that there imponderables (lock delays, and so on)...but if anyone can give a ball part figure, I'd be grateful. Also, any recommendations for guide/pilot books(moorings/ availablity of fuel etc) for this journey, please.
Many thanks to all.

 

[Captain Coochie]

At the speed i go its eight hours to Windsor so maybe nine to Bray ? But i don't rush and i also dont take any notice of the lock names so i'm assuming Bray is two up from Windsor /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What fuel type do you need ?

 

[RIJLudlow]

Many thanks.

 

[Captain Coochie]

I'm sure someone with a bit more detail will be along soon but i don't think i'm far off .

 

[rr_123]

A good long day, 9-10 hours should just about do it, assuming no mishaps or lock delays!

as for a guide, it's got to be Nicholsons guide to the Thames.

Take two days, call it a holiday only smaller (c:

R

 

[Forbsie]

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At the speed i go its eight hours to Windsor so maybe nine to Bray ? But i don't rush

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EIGHT HOURS???

When I went up with you, it took us THREE DAYS!!

Hic

 

[Captain Coochie]

Thats cause you made me stop at every pub !



The mans got a drink problem i tell ya /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[boatone]

The Environment Agency have published some very useful GUIDES which you can now download and print.

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The Out and About Guides are a series of pamphlets (39 in total) covering the non-tidal river from Lechlade to Teddington Lock. Each Guide is presented in map form, covers one lock and the reach upstream of it and contains useful information such as:

Local marine services, eg boatyards, moorings, pump outs, sanitary stations and charging points
Important telephone numbers such as the nearest hospital with a casualty department, police and public transport
Local facilities such as post offices, launderettes, taxis, campsites and picnic areas
A selection of local shops, restaurants, hotels and pubs
Things to do, such as local museums, sites of local historical interest and the tourist information centre.


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I agree that you should be able to do the trip comfortably in one focussed day as long as you do not experience any signicant delays.

 

[BG1]

I've made this trip many times. From Tedd. lock mooring to Bray Marina is about 25 naut miles and 9 locks. Its taken between 7 and 8.5hrs without stopping. Quicker on a weekday of course. Penton Hook is about half way in time and distance. If you're stopping at Bray Marina check with them for a berth before setting off as you may arrive after the office has closed. Nice longish day trip. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

I'd agree, a long day but perfectly possible but at weekends expect to be slowed at some locks. Boveney comes to mind, as does Romney when it fills with day hire craft.