Go BackLechlade is a town on the southern part of Cotswold district, in eastern Gloucestershire, England. Often called Lechlade-on-Thames, it is at the highest point at which the River Thames is navigable by large crafts and narrowboats. The town itself was named after the River Leach, which flows into the Thames here. Lechlade has a population of around 3,000 people (2012 estimate).
River Thames at Lechlade: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:River_Thames_by_Lechlade_Riverside_Marina_-_geograph.org.uk_-_333630.jpgAuthor: RichTea
Visiting Lechlade
Take the M4 motorway from London. at Junction 15, head north on the A419 road. Turn off the A419 at the interchange to Honda/Stratton, and continue north on the A361 road until you reach Lechlade.It is actually possible to travel by boat (or even on foot, along the Thames Path) from London to Lechlade, by just following the Thames.
Places of Interest in Lechlade
- St John's Lock: The highest lock on the Thames.
- Thames Path: Foot path along the entire length of the River Thames that passes through Lechlade, covering 296 km (184 mi).
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