Thanks for the swim yesterday, Neil. Nicely planned entry and exit points, good length - about a mile and a bit - and achieved the aim of missing all the river traffic. The first boats came past just as we were getting out at 09h30.
The early morning swim really works well as it leaves the rest of the day free, as well as having the river to ourselves -nice and peaceful.
Good to meet the group of four of us. Here's to another early morning swim soon.
Regards Jeremy
On 21/08/2010 20:56, Andrew Sansum wrote:
Nice to meet people today at Clifton Hampden today. I thoroughly enjoyed our trip down river - particularly the house shopping!
Cannot do anything now for a couple of weeks but would be keen to do something Saturday 4th if anyone was interested.
Regards Andrew
On 10/08/2010 20:25, NEIL RICHARDSON wrote:
I and a few others are planning to swim at Clifton Hampden on the morning of Saturday 21st August. Meet in the car park opposite the Barley Mow pub (south of the bridge on the road towards Long Wittenham) between 0800 and 0815 hrs. See map:
http://www.multimap.com/s/lgXrfut1
We can decide on the exact plan on the day. We could swim up towards Clifton Lock and back, or (pleasanter) down-river as far as people want and either swim or walk back, depending on time, current, weather and energy. There is a good range of potential getting-out points downstream. Unless someone wants to swim down river to Days Lock at Little Wittenham (I don't think I will, it's over 2.5 miles I think!), it isn't possible to leave cars at both ends.
Non-swimming partners and friends who fancy a morning stroll along the river bank watching us swim will be more than welcome, especially if they are willing to carry a few items of kit to swimmers' getting-out points.
Usual terms and conditions apply. As always, you swim on your own responsibility
Look forward to seeing you there.
Regards
Neil Richardson
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