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Glide two hours down the gentle Thames from Lechlade to Kelmscott Manor, then enjoy entry, a hot drink and a traditional cream tea in the gardens. This easy paddle pairs riverside wildlife with a visit to William Morris’s historic house.
Glide two hours down the gentle Thames from Lechlade to Kelmscott Manor, then enjoy entry, a hot drink and a traditional cream tea in the gardens. This easy paddle pairs riverside wildlife with a visit to William Morris’s historic house.
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Operated by Cotswold Canoe Hire · Lechlade, Gloucestershire
A mist lifts off the River Thames as your canoe slips from Lechlade’s grass banks, oars finding a steady rhythm while willow branches brush the hull.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness who can paddle for two hours and manage a short carry; not advised for those with severe back or heart conditions.
The on-water section is about two hours at a leisurely pace; the overall outing including Manor time is roughly 5–6 hours.
No formal experience required—basic paddling ability and a reasonable level of fitness are sufficient; the trip is self-guided on calm water.
Yes—organizers usually provide a trolley and Manor staff are often on hand to assist with the short carry to the Thames Path.
Infants and small children can ride in pushchairs where suitable; service animals are permitted but check with operators about safety and Manor rules.
Kelmscott Manor dates to the 16th century and became William Morris’s country base in the late 1800s, influencing Arts and Crafts designs that reacted against industrialization.
The Thames corridor here is managed for both heritage and habitat; stick to paths, avoid disturbing reed beds, and carry out any rubbish to protect breeding birds and river life.
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