Pangbourne Wild Swimming
Pangbourne wild swim
Pangbourne Meadow on the River Thames is highlighted as one of the best wild swimming spots near London and in the South East England region, offering a beautiful and wide section of clear, clean water for swimming.

🌊 A beautiful, wide section of the River Thames for wild swimming.
✨ One of the best wild swimming spots near London and in South East England.

Why Go

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy a potential three-mile swim upstream in clear, clean water
🏞️ Surrounded by grass banks with clear views of the Chiltern Hills
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore the picturesque Pangbourne village and nearby Goring-on-Thames

Getting There

πŸš— By Car: Enter postcode RG8 7DA for Pangbourne River Meadow Car Park. From there, follow the path on the right to reach the Thames Path.
πŸš† By Public Transport: Pangbourne train station (Great Western Railway) is only a 4-minute walk away. Buses also connect from Reading.
🚲 By Bike: Numerous cycling routes in and around Pangbourne. Crossing Whitchurch Bridge and heading west along the Thames Path makes the route more suitable for cyclists.

What Else is Nearby

⬆️ Continue walking or swimming northbound up the Thames to the village of Goring-on-Thames.
πŸŒ‰ Cross Whitchurch Bridge and head west along the Thames Path for scenic walks and additional wild swimming opportunities.
➑️ Follow the River Thames eastward to Aston, near Henley-on-Thames, another great wild swimming spot.

Why Avoid

⚠️ The grassy meadows of this section of the Thames Path are not ideal for cycling directly along the riverbank.
🚫 No information regarding contact details, operating hours, specific seasons for swimming, pricing, admission fees, or detailed amenities like changing facilities or toilets.

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