Foreshore of the River Thames

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]

The foreshore at Millennium Bridge

They include Bermondsey Beach, Folly House Beach 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 Thames foreshore permit 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
  1. "BBC Inside Out – London beaches". www.bbc.co.uk. UK: BBC. 18 February 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  2. Bayley, James (25 July 2021). "London beaches which are so small they disappear twice a day". MyLondon. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. Cochran, Jason. "Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London". Frommer's. Retrieved 12 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Stoughton, Patricia (15 November 2020). "Thames tides – Ebb & Flow". Retrieved 12 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Thames Foreshore Permits". www.pla.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2021.


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