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General Category => Freewheeling => Topic started by: Russell on 17 September, 2020, 08:08:24 pm

Title: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: Russell on 17 September, 2020, 08:08:24 pm

Does anyone know how easy it is to push a bike, specifically a tandem, over the wier at Hambledon Lock over the Thames?

And access from south east to north.  Thinking of staying at Hurley Riverside Park for a spot of BCQ ing.

Thanks

R

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: telstarbox on 17 September, 2020, 09:17:24 pm

It was doable this time last year. I don't think there were any steps. Not that wide so look out for pedestrians.

IIRC, from the south you want the unmarked track immediately left of the Flower Pot pub.

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: orienteer on 17 September, 2020, 09:28:48 pm

Often pushed a solo over, it's quite narrow but usually not very busy. Some of the corners on it might be a bit tricky with a tandem, but maybe a pair of you could lift it above railing level if necessary.

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: Mr Larrington on 17 September, 2020, 09:41:31 pm

IIRC I managed to ride my Trice over it.

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: DaveReading on 17 September, 2020, 10:02:13 pm

The footpath over the lock is so narrow that it's better to stay on the bike, to make it easier for pedestrians to pass you.  Wheeling a bike means that you take up almost the whole width.

Most (but not all) pedestrians get that.

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: Russell on 18 September, 2020, 10:16:03 am

Thanks all, very usefull.

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: Greenbank on 18 September, 2020, 10:46:25 am

It's on google Streetview (dated March 2019) if you want to take a look at it.

https://goo.gl/maps/GRD8BxmCCmvX5SkGA

Title: Re: Cycle access over Hambledon Wier, nr Henley on Thames
Post by: Russell on 18 September, 2020, 11:02:34 am

Gosh, you can see the photographer's Brompton.  Looks OK, slightly scary maybe!