There is some irony in the name of the oldest bridge over the river Thames, because it is called Newbridge! The bridge holds the A415 which runs between Abingdon and Witney and has the prestigious title of the oldest bridge over the river Thames. History buffs may argue this title, however, because…
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The Thames Path team frequently get asked lots of questions about right of ways, so we thought we’d do our best to enlighten you on the top three most frequently asked questions: Q. What is a right of way? A right of way is a path that anyone has the legal right to use at least on foot, and often by…
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DOG WALKS ON THE THAMES PATH Our furry friends are the best companions to share a walk on the Thames Path with, and there are plenty of places for them to enjoy both lead and off lead walkies. Much of the Thames Path runs through private land, including farmers fields, so check out our top tips…
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Greenwich Dog Show Sun 25 May | 10am–late Tickets: £10 to enter the competition, free to attend Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN Book now The Greenwich Dog Show is back – and it’s bigger, better, and more tail-waggingly fun than ever! Join the fun on Sunday 25 May for a spectacular…
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Walk with a pub stop! Sometimes when we walk on the Thames Path we work up quite a thirst and it is a welcome sight when we spy a pub on the horizon. The Brakspear family have been running pubs for over 200 years, many of which sit on or near fabulous walking trails, including the Thames Path. In…
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Barley to Beer in Wallingford Where the Thames Path National Trail leaves the river at Wallingford and follows Thames Street, take a few moments to admire the town’s historic buildings, including this 18 th century malthouse, now home to Wallingford Rowing Club. For many years the town was a busy…
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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 opportunities to…
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Between the 8 th and 10 th May 2025 there will be plenty to see and do in Henley-on-Thames as it goes all out to celebrate the 80 th Anniversary of VE Day. VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day. It commemorates May 8, 1945, when Prime Minister at the time Winston Churchill announced that fighting in…
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Greenwich Peninsula in London is fast becoming the trendiest place to move to and with thousands of new houses, shops, bars and waterside recreation its easy to see why. It is also a great place to spend a day or two, and with a fantastic art trail to follow why not plan a trip there yourself? The…
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The Thames Path National Trail passes through the pretty village of Cookham, and the front door of the Stanley Spencer Gallery, which hosts a superb collection of the artist’s work. The River Thames is a central feature of many of Spencer’s paintings, including ‘Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta’…
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