The depth of the River Loddon referred to here is that as measured at Sindlesham Mill - the nearest measuring station we have. Since this is not at Dinton Pastures itself there will be differences, depending on if the River is rising or Falling, in how the Loddon looks. Observation Locations Locations of the Photos (PNG map) showing the "329M" bridge circled. OpenStreetMap of DinTon Pastures - marker on the "arched bridge" "Arched Bridge" or "meadow bridge: the bridge over the loddon from the path immediately to the south of White swan lake to the west bank paved path. "Bader Way Bridge": appears as an underpass, its south of the Arched Bridge and currently has a star-wars picture which is handy for comparison and rather good. I think this is the lowest part of my route. "Colemans More Bridge": A wooden bridge south of the Badar Way bridge, where you can cross between the paved [path on the west and the mud/gravel path on the east bank. "A329M bridge": The A329M bridge immediately before the Railway bridge.
Loddon Depth 0.65m measured at Sindlesham Mill Observation Date: 2024-01-02 07:00 Over the stones under the A329 flyover, but a narrow passable dry strip remains. The rest of the route is above water in all places. so you can walk under Bader Way, along the path etc easilly. Under the A329 there is only a narrow dry path left above the river.
Loddon Depth 0.78m rising Observation Date: 2024-01-03 08:00 Full size wellies only. Passable with care. The lowest point of the path we use is under the Bader Way amd here you can see the River has crossed the path. Under Bader Way the river has gone over thge path completely but can strill be passed easilly in wellies.
0.78m rising again Observation Date: 2024-01-05 08:00 Full size wellies only. Passable with care. The river dipped slightly but is now rising again and the ground is saturated. There are several places where you would get wet feet, but the route is navagable in wellies. The path alongside the Loddon after tthe arched bridge is underwater for most of its length. Under the Bader Way bridge the water is especailly high and needs wellies. Between the A329M bridge and wooden bridge is mostly underwater (and mostly unsurfaced so mud under a foot of water). Approching Bader Way Bridge from the North - the path goes underwater under the bridge but is passable in wellies. The path (which is gravel + mud, not tarmac) approching the A329M is underwater in places.. There is water under the A329M bridge - wellies needed but its not too much..
1.11m Observation Date: 2024-01-06 08:00 Wellies not enough. Didn't explore much of the path. Today we didn't follow the usual route at all as it was clearly underwater. A walk around Dinton Pastures was mostly above water except for alongside the river Loddon. There was a short section at the north west of Black Swan lake where the lake was flowing out into a ditch and towards the Emmbrook, but otherwise was passable. To the north west of White Swan it was more then welly height alongside the Ricer and on approch to the river. The car-park at the showcase cimema was largely underwater and the main traffic roundabout was partially closed later on in the day. Screenshot of the Loddon height, showing the height of 1.11m and that we appear to be at the top of a curve Arched Bridge Near Colemansmoor Lanein Flood conditions only a tiny gap left
0.54m falling Observation Date: 2024-01-09 06:45 After large amounts of flooding closed the path the waters are now dropping and the path can be used. Either wellies or hicking boots and ancle length and some care are neded. At the water has been so high recently the water is now running back into the river from the meadon on the section of path between the Medow bridge and the Badfer way Bridge, so wellies are required more than the depth implies. Screenshot of the Loddon height, showing recent changes and that is it falling. The path is still under some water following floods
0.53m Normal conditions - after high flood levels Observation Date: 2024-01-09 06:45 After large amounts of flooding closed the path the waters are now dropping and the path can be used. Either wellies or hicking boots and ancle length and some care are neded. At the water has been so high recently the water is now running back into the river from the meadon on the section of path between the Medow bridge and the Badfer way Bridge, so wellies are required more than the depth implies. Screenshot of the Loddon height, showing recent changes and that is it falling. The path is still under some water followingf floods
0.54m Rising - Normal conditions - paths all clear Observation Date: 2024-01-23 08:00 After a few weeks of the river being below the high water line at Sindlesham, its now rising after a couple of days of rain and has just gone over only at the Bader Way bridge. The path I use is entirely above water. Today is interesting only because the water has come up onto the grass by a cm or so. So Im nting that 0.54cm is the first depth the grass gets damp. River under Bader Way reaches the Star Wars Mural
0.68m Rising quickly Observation Date: 2024-02-09 07:45 Water is rising quickly at this point, but the paths are still not under the Loddon. The paths alongside the Loddon are sometimes in very deep pudd;led due to the overnight rain but not the river. Narrow path above the river under the A329M bridge but puddles require waterproof footwear. Graph showing Loddon height rising steeply. Around the Bader Way Bridge. Around the Bader Way Bridge. Around the Wooden Bridge Way Bridge. View from wooden Bridge. Under the A329M.
0.74m Rising quickly MORNING Observation Date: 2024-02-23 08:15 Water is rising quickly at this point, but the paths are still not under the Loddon. . Narrow path above the river under the A329M bridge but puddles require waterproof footwear. Under A329M path clear. Under the Bader Way Bridge showing path safe.
0.74m FALLING - EVENING Observation Date: 2024-02-23 17:45 Water is rising quickly at this point, but the pths are still not under the Loddon. The paths alongside the Loddon are sometimes in very deep puddles due to the overnight rain but not an overflowing river. Narrow path above the river under the A329M bridge but puddles require waterproof footwear. Graph showing Loddon height rising steeply. Around the Bader Way Bridge towards star-wars image Under the Bader Way Bridge showing dept over my feet.