A question for canoeists

Sat 16 Jul 2016, 22:28

A few years ago, in fact it was before the flood of 2007, we took some inflatables downriver from Charlbury to Finstock. It was difficult because of obstructions, but a great deal of fun.I understand that clearance of fallen trees means that this section is now easier to navigate. Great idea to canoe upriver from where the Evenlode meets the Thames. I've often wondered how long it would take to do the journey in reverse, and on to London.

Sat 16 Jul 2016, 13:58

There are technically no navigation rights on the Evenlode, so you should have landowners permission

Fri 15 Jul 2016, 15:30

Thanks!

Fri 15 Jul 2016, 15:09

Yes it is possible, subject to obstruction by fallen trees etc. Blenheim Estate tried to ban canoes some years back but with dubious legality and no one actually policing the river. At this time of year there may be a few shallow patches - much easier to do the trip in reverse. Going downstream from Charlbury will probably take a very long day!Best of luck.

Fri 15 Jul 2016, 14:07

Chris Atkins and Stuart Judge did it, but that was in the 1960s, hopefully someone might have more up to date information.

Fri 15 Jul 2016, 13:29

A friend in Oxford wants to canoe to Cassington, where the Evenlode meets the Thames, and then up to Charlbury - does anyone know if it's possible all the way from the Thames up to here?