Thames Path - Gravel & Water Traditional Cache
Thames Path - Gravel & Water
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A short level walk beside some of the numerous lakes found on this part of the Thames Path.
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At the start of the 20th Century gravel extraction began around Ashton Keynes for use in concrete. Many men who had worked in agriculture went to work on the excavations in the area that is today the Cotswold Water Park. In 1939 there were just 14 acres of water in the neighbourhood, but today after the extraction of 15 million tons of gravel there are 150 acres of lakes.
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The Thames Path follows England's best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on to the City of London. On its way the trail passes peaceful water meadows rich in wildlife, historic towns and many lovely villages, finishing at the Thames Barrier near Greenwich.
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Oruvaq erq