This guide covers more than 140 miles of river from Inglesham in Wiltshire to Greenwich in London. There are also special sections on the River Wey and the 31 miles of the Basingstoke Canal. OS maps of 2.5 inches to 1 mile are accompanied by a description of the course of the river and surrounding area, plus details of the towns, villages, places of interest, boatyards, moorings, restaurants and pubs which appear on the maps. Additional leisure information includes fishing, walking and the history and natural history of the Thames. Useful facts on planning a cruise, using a lock and hiring a boat are also featured.