20의 런던 리치먼드 어폰 템스 자치구가지 명소 & 주요 장소

part of the London loop

3.5 quid to cross

Kew towpath at Richmond Lock towards Kew Gardens currently closed!

Fast and firm, even in winter

Located between Teddington and Richmond, Richmond Lock and Weir is an impressive series of three huge vertical sluice gates suspended from an attractive, multi-arched footbridge. Its purpose is to ensure a navigable depth of water downstream of Richmond at low tide. For around two hours either side of high tide, the sluice gates are raised to compensate for the lower water level downstream, allowing the Thames to be navigable for twenty-four hours a day by all but the largest boats all the way to Teddington Lock. Richmond Lock and Weir was officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1894.

Teddington Lock is a complex of three locks and a weir on the River Thames between Ham and Teddington in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England. It was first built in 1810 and is the last lock before the River Thames becomes tidal downstream. The lock is staffed 24 hours a day and is open to visitors. The lock is a popular destination for fishing and boating enthusiasts, with a variety of fish species including roach, bream, chub, dace, perch, pike, and barbel. The lock is also home to a number of waterfowl, including swans, ducks, and geese.

The Kingston to Hampton Court riverside is a lovely compact gravel track that brings you from Kingston-upon-Thames bridge to Hampton Court Palace. This section is referred to as “Barge Walk” as you will see many moored barges and narrow boats. The path is wide enough to share with pedestrians, and suitable for all types of bikes.

The river pathway from Kew Bridge to Richmond is unmetalled and can be rough and muddy in wet weather. Also, strictly speaking, cycling is not permitted, although everybody does it. So take it easy, watch your speed, and always give way to pedestrians, no matter how belligerent they are.