Ham House Loop (Short)
3 km·beginner·short route·Loop
Gentle loop downstream to Ham House and back. The calmest stretch of the tidal Thames — barely any current near the lock. Head downstream along the south bank, cross near Ham House, return along the north bank.
Tidal strategy: Can be paddled on either flood or ebb.
Exit Points Along This Route
Teddington Lock Steps(steps)
0 kmSteps at the lock. Sheltered. Lock keeper on site.
Ham House Foreshore(foreshore)
1.5 kmGravel foreshore below Ham House gardens.
Hazards on This Route
Teddington WeirAVOID
Weir downstream of the lock. Strong turbulence when sluices open. Keep well clear.
Eel Pie Island NarrowsCAUTION
Narrow channel past Eel Pie Island. Rowing and motorboat traffic. Keep right.