Putney Pier facts for kids
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Putney Pier from Putney Bridge
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| Type | River bus services |
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| Locale | River Thames at Putney, London, UK |
| Owner | Livett's Launches/London River Services |
| Operator | Thames Clippers, Livett's Launches |
| Coordinates | 51°28′02″N 0°12′56″W / 51.4673°N 0.2155°W |
  Putney PierLocation in London Borough of Wandsworth
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Putney Pier is a busy boat dock located right next to the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. You can find it on the Putney Embankment, just west of Putney Bridge. It's a key spot for river travel and famous boat races.
Many people use Putney Pier to catch a river bus. These boats are run by a company called Thames Clippers. They offer a regular service, helping people travel across London by water. If you have a special travel pass like a Transport for London Travelcard or an Oystercard, you can get a cheaper ticket for these river buses.
The pier is owned and managed by Livett's Launches. It's also a very important place for rowing. Putney Pier marks the start of the famous University Boat Race. This is where the teams from Oxford and Cambridge universities begin their exciting race on the Thames. Many other non-university rowing races also start or finish here between October and March.
Getting to Putney Pier
Putney Pier is easy to reach using different types of public transport.
Nearby Train Stations
- Putney railway station (South Western Railway trains)
Nearby Underground Stations
- East Putney Underground station (District line)
- Putney Bridge Underground station (District line)
Images for kids
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Putney Pier seen from Fulham
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The special stones near the pier that mark the start of the University Boat Race
