Walking the Thames Path is itself a meander, but the term usually applies to journeys using other methods such as rowing, punting, running, or swimming.
However more specific meanders are competitive events, or record breaking attempts.
Means of propulsion include swimming and running and propelling virtually every type of small craft that floats on water.
The normal start of a meander for craft is Halfpenny Bridge, Lechlade.
The Thames Meander run begins at Reading, Berkshire.