Steps into river area for wild swimming '); '); A DEDICATED wild swimming area on the River Thames in Henley is a step closer to becoming a reality. The town council has agreed to investigate building steps leading to a shallow section of water off Marsh Meadows, near Marsh Lock, which would be marked off by buoys. It will seek quotes and take advice on the council’s legal responsibilities if it were to go ahead as well as asking the Environment Agency for permission. Councillor Kellie Hinton, who came up with the idea, presented a report to a meeting of the council’s recreation and amenities committee, which she chairs.