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Look out for springtime flowers along the Thames Path starting with hedgerow trees. The Blackthorn, a tree with spiky, dark purple branches, has many scented white flowers springing out of their tight buds. At this stage there are no leaves on Blackthorn branches. Blackthorn…

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Looking for family fun this Easter? Henley-on-Thames has something for everyone! From scenic riverside walks to exciting activities, here are some top ideas to make the most of the holidays. Stroll along the Thames Path Begin with a leisurely family stroll along the Thames Path…

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For family fun that is a little bit different why not try out the Puzzle Hunt at Gravesend that Go Jauntly have created? At less than ½ a mile it is accessible for all to engage with. The riverside puzzle hunt has been designed to be a child-friendly activity around the…

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Every spring the nodding bell-shaped flowers of Snake’s-head fritillary plants fill riverside flood-meadows near Cricklade and Oxford. Most flowers have purple and pink chequered flower petals, and there are pure white flowers too. This beautiful and nationally-scarce…

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Chiltern Walking Festival 2025 - Get these dates in your diary! The next Chilterns Walking Festival will take place from the 17th May to the 1st June 2025. Last years festival provided walks from Hitchin in Hertfordshire to Goring in Oxfordshire, providing walkers with over 60…

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This year sees the third Reading Walks Festival. The Festival takes place between 10-18 May 2025 and this the programme encompasses 50 walks and two bike rides, many of which include the Thames Path National Trail. Reading Walks Festival is designed to share the stories of…

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The Thames Path National Trail beside the River Thames becomes the longest spectator area in London during The Boat Race between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Top-class rowers from each university match up for men’s and women’s races, cheered on by more…

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Need ideas to keep the children busy this Easter? The Thames Path team are excited to help you out! Chiswick Pier Trust have created a fantastic Nature Walk in collaboration with Zoologist Brenna Boyle from Wild Capital. It is a 6K guided nature walk with a beautifully…

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What could be a better way to spend a day of the half term than getting out of the house and taking a stroll in the great outdoors! The Thames Path makes a great destination for family walks, with wildlife to spot, the calm river water to gaze at and plenty of refreshment stops…

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Do you enjoy a walk along the Thames Path? Why not make your walk even more worthwhile by becoming a #LitterHero for the Thames Path and the River Thames? Pledge to pick up a bag of litter during the Great British Spring Clean from 21 March to 6 April. Collect litter, clean up…