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Collection Points · Thames Valley

Four Locations on the Non-Tidal Thames

GoKayak operates from four collection points between Datchet and Walton-on-Thames. We deliver your equipment to the riverside — just show up and we'll take care of the rest.

📍 Datchet 📍 Runnymede 📍 Laleham 📍 Walton-on-Thames

We Come to You

There's no hire centre to travel to. Choose your location, book your slot, and we'll have everything ready and waiting for you at the riverside when you arrive.

Each location has its own slot times — check the schedule for your chosen collection point below.

Equipment delivered to the riverside before your slot starts
Safety briefing and kit fitting on arrival
Four hours on the water — morning or afternoon slot
Return to your collection point or drop off downstream
We collect the equipment — nothing for you to arrange
RIVERSIDE DELIVERY PHOTOGRAPHY
equipment at the water's edge
sunny morning

Find Your Collection Point

Datchet
SL3 9BN
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Datchet riverside

About This Location

Datchet sits just south of Windsor on a quiet, scenic stretch of the Thames with Windsor Castle visible on the skyline. A beautiful starting point for an upstream paddle toward Windsor.

Address The Riverside, Datchet, SL3 9BN
Parking Free roadside parking on The Riverside
Nearest stn Datchet (0.4 miles)

Daily Schedule

Morning delivery 9:00am Slot A
Morning collection 1:00pm return
Afternoon delivery 1:00pm Slot B
Afternoon collection 5:00pm return
Runnymede
TW20 9LB
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Runnymede meadows

About This Location

Runnymede sits on one of the most historically significant stretches of the Thames — the meadows where Magna Carta was signed in 1215. Wide open water and spectacular scenery in every direction.

Address Runnymede Riverside, TW20 9LB
Parking National Trust car park on site (charges apply)
Nearest stn Egham (1.2 miles)

Daily Schedule

Morning delivery 10:00am Slot A
Morning collection 2:00pm return
Afternoon delivery 2:00pm Slot B
Afternoon collection 6:00pm return
Laleham
TW18 1SS
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Laleham Park riverside

About This Location

Laleham is our primary base, set within Laleham Park on the Thames Side. A beautiful, calm stretch of river with easy riverside access, free parking and on-site facilities nearby.

Address Thames Side, Laleham, TW18 1SS
Parking Free parking in Laleham Park
Nearest stn Staines (1.8 miles)
★ Walk-ups welcome here

Daily Schedule

Morning delivery 11:00am Slot A
Morning collection 3:00pm return
Afternoon delivery 3:00pm Slot B
Afternoon collection 7:00pm return
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 2PF
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Walton Bridge riverside

About This Location

Walton is our most downstream location, just below Walton Bridge. A popular stretch for wildlife — kingfishers, herons and swans are regular companions on the water here.

Address Walton Bridge Road, KT12 2PF
Parking Riverside car park nearby (charges apply)
Nearest stn Walton-on-Thames (0.8 miles)

Daily Schedule

Morning delivery 12:00pm Slot A
Morning collection 4:00pm return
Afternoon delivery 4:00pm Slot B
Afternoon collection 8:00pm return

All Four Locations Are Easy to Reach

Every collection point has parking nearby and is within reasonable distance of a train station. The Thames Valley is well connected by both road and rail.

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By Car
All four locations are within easy reach of the M25 (junctions 11, 12 and 13) and the A30. Free parking at Datchet and Laleham. Charges apply at Runnymede and Walton.
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By Train
Datchet, Egham (for Runnymede), Staines (for Laleham) and Walton-on-Thames are all on the South Western Railway network from London Waterloo.
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By Bicycle
The Thames Path National Trail connects all four locations. Hire a bicycle with us and explore the towpath between collection points at your own pace.

Choose your location and book your slot.

Morning or afternoon — check real-time availability at all four locations.

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