Thames in April

From Cricklade to Lechlade, the top navigable section of the Thames. It is clear of weeds & reeds in April, also the water is hopefully high enough for you to clear some of the fallen trees. You can get down to the river either across the big park on the east of the town. Or br driving another couple of hundred yards into town & taking a small lane going left, you wiggle down to an old ford. There is a concrete launching ramp & space for a few cars. The river is narrow here - 15 foot perhaps but it had good flow & so once off was great. Loads of baby geese & swans & ducklings. It is abut 11 miles to Lechlade, but it wiggles like anything so do not expect to get anywhere fast. Also few landmarks so keep the OS map handy to keep the spirits up. There are no pubs enroute so take a picnic & float & enjoy a different paddle.