Appleton and the Thames
From the war memorial in the centre of Appleton, close to the village hall, take the bridleway by the junction of Eaton Road and Netherton Road. Head north-west past a high walls, hedges and several cottages. Pass the back gardens of a housing estate on the right and continue to a T-junction. With houses and a tarmac road on the right, turn left (signposted River Thames 0.75 mile – 1.2km), pass an adventure playground and keep on the broad track between hedges. Walk beneath power lines and then reach a junction where the path is quite grassy.
The Thames is a short walk straight on and worth a closer look for its tranquil setting. From the riverbank head back to the first junction and turn right. Follow the grassy path between established hedges, passing under electricity cables. Continue to the entrance to a house on the right – Otter’s Pool. Pass it and after a few paces you come to Appleton Lower Common. On the right here is the entrance to Willow Bank.
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Nearby places to stay
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Shop onsite
