Cricklade - Thames Path
Resumption of Thames Path beside river below Cricklade.
Abingdon Court Lane, Cricklade, United Kingdom

Cricklade - Thames Path
is a minor waterways place
on the River Thames (above Lechlade) between
Kempsford (St. Mary's Church) (5 miles and 2½ furlongs
to the east) and
High Bridge (Cricklade) (Cricklade is the official limit of the navigable R. Thames, though realistically, only canoes or similar can use the river here.) (2¼ furlongs
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Kempsford is Thames - Key Junction (Junction of the River Thames and the River Key);
1¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of High Bridge (Cricklade) is Cricklade Sewage Works Bridge;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Eysey Footbridge | 5 furlongs | |
| Thames - Ampney Brook Junction | 4½ furlongs | |
| Cricklade Pipe Bridge | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Ermine Way Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
| Thames - Key Junction | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Cricklade - Thames Path | ||
| Cricklade Sewage Works Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Thames - Churn Junction | 1¾ furlongs | |
| High Bridge (Cricklade) | 2¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
Cotswold Boat Hire — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Cotswold Boat Hire
Grafton Lock — 15 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock
Radcot Lock — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Radcot LockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Ha'penny Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Ha'penny Bridge Winding Hole
St. John's Lock Weir Entrance — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Entrance
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 1
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 2
Grafton Lock Weir Entrance — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock Weir Entrance
Grafton Lock Weir Exit — 15 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock Weir Exit
Latton Junction — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the Cotswold Canals (Thames and Severn Canal - Main section) to Latton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Cotswold Boat Hire — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Cotswold Boat HireDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Thames Path]
not all of the river downstream from Cricklade has a footpath alongside. The Thames Path uses the existing Thames towpath between Inglesham and Putney
[Cricklade]
Cricklade is a small town and civil parish on the River Thames in north Wiltshire, England, midway between Swindon and Cirencester. It is the first downstream
[River Thames]
Cheltenham, where the Churn (which feeds into the Thames near Cricklade) rises, is also sometimes quoted as the Thames' source, as this location is furthest from
[Locks and weirs on the River Thames]
The English River Thames is navigable from Cricklade (for small boats) or Lechlade (for larger boats) to the sea, and this part of the river falls 71 meters
[List of crossings of the River Thames]
the year 2000, several footbridges were added, either as part of the Thames Path or in commemoration of the Millennium. These include Temple Footbridge
[Eysey Footbridge]
the River Thames in England, just below Cricklade, Wiltshire and to the south of Eysey Manor. It is one of the first bridges on the Thames Path. This section
[Castle Eaton]
River Thames after leaving its source at Thames Head in the Cotswolds. Castle Eaton is on the Thames Path National Trail between the towns of Cricklade, upstream
[Lechlade]
point at which the River Thames is navigable, although there is a right of navigation that continues south-west into Cricklade, situated in the neighbouring
[Wiltshire]
Chippenham and Trowbridge. There is also the Swindon and Cricklade Railway in the Thames Valley. In general, Wiltshire is well served by rail, with
[Water Eaton House Bridge]
Crossings of the River Thames Thames Path Cricklade-Lechlade Fred. S Thacker The Stripling Thames 1909 Fred. S Thacker The Thames Highway Vol II Locks and


![Stone Stile, Cricklade. Off Abingdon Court Lane on Wiltshire footpath CRICÂ 1 looking away from the lane. The view in is [[7795821]]. by Jayne Tovey – 12 June 2024](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/79/58/7795820_d381f2eb_120x120.jpg)
![Stone Stile, Cricklade. Off Abingdon Court Lane on Wiltshire footpath CRICÂ 1 looking to the lane. The view back is [[7795820]]. by Jayne Tovey – 12 June 2024](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/79/58/7795821_119d6970_120x120.jpg)



![Cricklade from the east. Taken from Fairview Fields, with the Thames Path and the river just out of shot to the right. The church is just in the next square ([[SU0993]]), but everything else is 'in square'. by David Purchase – 08 October 2016](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/14/94/5149471_de8f0c3f_120x120.jpg)


![Cricklade buildings [33]. This pumping station is seen from the footpath.Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348539_78903e03_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade features [17]. A plaque giving details of the Meer Stone seen at [[6348537]].Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348538_452286d0_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade features [16]. This Meer Stone is one of the boundary markers of Cricklade. See [[6348538]] for the accompanying explanation plaque.Number 19A (nearest the camera) and number 20 Calcott Street, seen here, are, along with numbers 21 and 22, the remains of a row of seven houses built in the 1730s to create votes. They stand just outside the walls of the Saxon burgh and were much discussed in the disputed parliamentary election of 1774. There are brief details and links at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricklade_(UK_Parliament_constituency) The row of four houses is listed for historical reasons with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023091Number 18 Calcutt Street is 18th century and is listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284315Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348537_6e8750bc_120x120.jpg)
![Calcutt Street, Cricklade. The stone in the lower left corner is a meer stone, a boundary marker. It can be seen in a little more detail here [[7808756]]. by Brian Robert Marshall – 09 June 2024](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/80/87/7808759_c3ea2675_120x120.jpg)
![Meer stone, Cricklade. The meer stone is a boundary marker. It dates from at least ass early as the 18th century. It can be seen in context here [[7808759]] by Brian Robert Marshall – 09 June 2024](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/80/87/7808756_7d9d617b_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [51]. Number 21 (nearest the camera) and number 22 Calcott Street, seen here, are, along with numbers 19A and 20, the remains of a row of seven houses built in the 1730s to create votes. They stand just outside the walls of the Saxon burgh and were much discussed in the disputed parliamentary election of 1774. There are brief details and links at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricklade_(UK_Parliament_constituency) Number 22 has had its door removed and has been merged with number 23. The row of four houses is listed for historical reasons with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023091Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348534_d2310b2b_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [52]. Number 23 Calcutt Street is an early/mid 19th century rebuilding of a 1730s cottage. Listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182905Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348536_332481bf_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade houses [50]. Number 19A (nearest the camera) and number 20 Calcott Street, seen here, are, along with numbers 21 and 22, the remains of a row of seven houses built in the 1730s to create votes. They stand just outside the walls of the Saxon burgh and were much discussed in the disputed parliamentary election of 1774. There are brief details and links at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricklade_(UK_Parliament_constituency) The row of four houses is listed for historical reasons with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023091Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348532_84dce108_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade houses [49]. Number 19 Calcutt Street is mid 19th century and is listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023090Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348528_960be8b5_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade houses [48]. Number 18 Calcutt Street is 18th century and is listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284315Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348526_da6cbdb7_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [47]. Byrn Cottage, number 14 Calcutt Street is early/mid 19th century and is listed for group value, grade II, with detrails at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023089Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/85/6348522_02817aa7_120x120.jpg)





