Section 5 of our trip was tough. Really tough. Possibly more tough than the longer day of yesterday. Mentally it was hard because of yet more terrain where we were having to take care where we stand.
We probably misjudged the route slightly with the 14 mile walk being split for a rest only around 11 miles because an earlier stop was not really workable.
We had a few sights today, including, as per our map guide, a “superfluous stile” and “unnecessary gate”. But we also had a lot of pretty countryside too.
We stopped today in Godstow at our second pub called The Trout and while it was a tad expensive it was also a very much appreciated stop which we benefited from hugely.
The final stretch was really rather hot and also quite pretty, and actually also quite familiar compared to the riverside paths we are used to from Reading.
Except for the cows.
Cows that literally wander across the field, the path and down to drink from the Thames. The most chilled out cows you could ever imagine. We liked them.
The last couple of miles featured some firsts on our trip with swimmers, rowers and a lovely duck family. It was tough but it was worth it.
Thames Path section 5 - Newbridge to Oxford

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