Oxford to Swinford Bridge

This was the first walk on the Upper Thames and unlike last week's Spring-like weather it was dark, windy, drizzling and cold. We reached the most northerly point of the Thames just opposite Yarnton Mead

Ray climbed up onto the branches of a fallen tree

The wood was only just able to support his weight

The strong wind made the Thames look as though it was flowing at twice its normal speed

It was a day for headscarves My cousin Katja came on the early part of the walk

Gary at the Trout Inn at Lower Wolvercote

After seven miles walk we reached Swinford Bridge at about half past two