Expecting to meet in the large garden at the rear of this large pub to chat all about our Goecaching exploits. The Doggett’s offers a wide range of drinks and food and it is tourist, child and wheelchair friendly.
A little bit of history;
Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize and name for the oldest rowing race in the world. Up to six apprentices Waterman of the River Thames compete for this prestigious honour, which has been held every year since 1715. The 4 miles 5 furlongs race is held on the Thames between London Bridge and Cadogan Pier, Chelsea, passing under a total of 11 bridges en route. Originally, it was raced every 1st August against the outgoing (falling or ebb) tide, in the boats used by watermen to ferry passengers across the Thames. Today it is raced at a date and time in late July that coincides with the incoming (rising or flood) tide, in contemporary single sculling boats.
The London Event takes place randomly mid-week each month and we welcome all Geocachers from all points of the coordinates!