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 stretch, the Wittenham Clumps' rounded hills are observable. Following Shillingford, the River Thame enters from Dorchester's vicinity, located somewhat to the north. The Thame can be traversed by small boats up to Dorchester Bridge on its southeastern edge.