A. Launch from the beach area beneath Wallingford Bridge from the park and turn left.It is a relatively easy entry point. You are going with the flow on this trail. There are public toilets here and a basic campsite, so you could make it an overnight stop on a longer journey.

B. Pass through the outskirts of Wallingford. As you paddle along with the flow of the river you pass Wallingford Rowing Club (one of several on this stretch) and then head out into the countryside.

C. There is a lot of rolling countryside but plenty of places to stop and even a hostelry or two. The Beetle & Wedge Hotel is on the riverfront. This is where there was a ferry between Moulsford and South Stoke.

D. Further downstream is Cleve Lock which is followed half a mile later by Goring Lock. This is the shortest distance between two locks on the River Thames. To portage go left of the lock island and get out on the grass.It is possible to portage on the lock side but this can be quite high when the river conditions are low.

E. Goring is a lovely waterside village with many interesting buildings along the river banks. There are plenty of places to stop here to buy food in the village.

F. From Goring to Pangbourne the river once again passes through open countryside and past Beale Park on the right bank.

G. As you come into Pangbourne you pass Pangbourne School Boathouse and then The Swan public house on the right. Travel past The Swan and portage Whitchurch Lock on the left hand side where there is a special canoe portage.

H. After putting back in travel downstream for a 100 metres and under Whitchurch Bridge (this is an old fashioned Toll Bridge) finish your journey on the right hand side in the big field (ideal for picnics) just below Adventure Dolphin Canoe Club, Pangbourne. There is a Pay and Display car park where you can leave your car.