Rising in the Cotswolds and flowing into the capital – via castles, colleges and the Chiltern Hills – the Thames is less river ... and a good pub or two. Best for… A bit of a climb Start ...

A ‘quaint’ Berkshire village described as ‘the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river’ has been named one of the best in the country.

Starting as a small trickle in the Cotswolds, the River Thames travels over 210 miles through the heart of some of England’s most picturesque towns ... our guides to the best camera for ...