Foreshore of the River Thames
The foreshore at Millennium Bridge
There are a number of beaches on the foreshore of the River Thames in London, England. They are tidal beaches that are covered by the water of the river at high tide.[1]
They include , and Tower Beach.[2]
Many of these tidal beaches are potentially dangerous, as the rising tide can rapidly cut off visitors to the area, and the River Thames is an inhospitable environment for swimmers.[3] Mudlarking is an activity associated with these areas. The Port of London Authority requires a for mudlarking activities.[3][4] The foreshore also has other dangers including the presence of sewage and other hazardous waste and risks from Weil's disease.[5]
References[]
- ^ "BBC Inside Out – London beaches". www.bbc.co.uk. UK: BBC. February 18, 2004. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bayley, James (2021-07-25). "London beaches which are so small they disappear twice a day". MyLondon. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ a b Cochran, Jason. "Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London". Frommer's. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Stoughton, Patricia (15 November 2020). "Thames tides – Ebb & Flow". Retrieved 2021-08-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Thames Foreshore Permits". www.pla.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
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