For a great part of the way the two round topped hills of the Wittenham Clumps are in view. After Shillingford the River Thame enters the river from the direction of Dorchester which is a short way to the north. The Thame is navigable by small boats as far as Dorchester Bridge, on the south-east edge of Dorchester.
For a considerable distance, the Wittenham Clumps' rounded hills are visible. As one proceeds past Shillingford, the River Thame flows in from Dorchester, situated somewhat to the north. The Thame is passable by small vessels up to Dorchester Bridge on its southeastern outskirts.