Welcome to the Thames Path National Trail Blog

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Thirty years after its official opening, the Thames Path remains one of the UK’s most cherished long‑distance trails — a ribbon of landscape and history that weaves together past and present, city and countryside, wildness and community. It is far more than a…

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Why the Thames Path Still Matters at 30 For three decades, the Thames Path has offered something rare: a single trail that captures the river’s shifting moods, the…

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The Thames Path is more than just a walking trail — it’s a curated journey through the story of England. • From the quiet source in Gloucestershire The path begins near Kemble, at the traditional source of the Thames. Here, walkers follow a gentle stream…

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The Thames Path National Trail reaches a remarkable milestone this year: its 30th anniversary. Officially opened on 24 July 1996, the trail is one of England’s best‑loved long‑distance routes, stretching approximately 185.2 miles (298 km) from Thames Head in…

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Our final stop is Woolwich, a riverside district with deep military roots and a working‑waterfront spirit — and the official end of the Thames Path National Trail. After…

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Our next stop along the Thames takes us to the Isle of Dogs, a remarkable riverside peninsula in East London where shipyards, docks, and soaring skyscrapers chart the…

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Our tour now brings us to Blackfriars, a riverside district steeped in centuries of history, and the strikingly modern Millennium Bridge just upstream. Together, they form…

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Our next stop along the Thames is Kew, a leafy, village‑like corner of London best known for its world‑famous gardens — but the surrounding area has a character all of its…

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Next on our blog tour is Richmond‑upon‑Thames. Unlike some busier London boroughs, Richmond offers a rare blend of royal history, tranquil river views, and sprawling green…

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Next on our blog tour is Staines-upon-Thames, Staines might not have the royal glamour of Windsor or the literary heritage of Marlow, but this riverside town has its own…