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Autumn is a season of preparation. As the days shorten and temperatures begin to fall, wildlife along the Thames starts getting ready for the challenges of winter. For…

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October is one of the most beautiful months to explore the Thames Path. The summer crowds have eased, temperatures are perfect for walking and the countryside begins to…

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There are few sights more magical than the River Thames wrapped in autumn mist. On certain October mornings, walkers arriving early on the Thames Path are treated to a…

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Autumn is a season of change along the Thames. The landscape shifts from the vibrant greens of summer to rich golds and russets, mornings become misty and cool, and…

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The twin villages of Goring-on-Thames and Streatley are among the prettiest locations on the entire Thames Path, and autumn is a wonderful time to visit. Each year the…

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Autumn is one of the most spectacular seasons to explore the Thames Path, and few places showcase the changing colours quite like Cliveden. Perched high above the River…

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For more than seven centuries, the arrival of autumn in Abingdon has been marked by one of the oldest and most colourful traditions in the Thames Valley: the Abingdon…

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This autumn, why not combine two great reasons to get outdoors: a walk along the Thames Path and a visit to the beautiful Brightwell Vineyard near Wallingford? As the…

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If you're looking for an excuse to combine a walk along the Thames with a dose of literary inspiration, then the Henley Literary Festival is the perfect autumn outing.

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A Frosty Morning on the Thames Path - photo by Clare Jarratt As we celebrate 30 years of the Thames Path National Trail, it's fitting to look back at some of the moments…