Day 1: Kemble to Ashton Keynes The Thames Path Relay started from the Source of the River Thames near Kemble on Friday the 5th of June, when Dame Fiona Reynolds, High Sheriff of Gloucestershire handed the baton to Paul Flynn from Blue Human Project who led us on the first leg to Ashton Keynes. It…
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The Thames Path National Trail Team would like to remind users of the trail to be extremely cautious near the river as the red and amber weather warnings for extreme heat remain in place across parts of the UK. The country is experiencing some very hot weather as temperatures rise to above 35C…
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For our anniversary year, we decided it was important to have a special logo to help us celebrate, and we have worked in collaboration with the fantastic Rosalie Bloy to make this happen. Read on to find out more about Rosalie and her work. 1.Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your…
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The Thames Path Team have been working hard to promote accessibility and inclusivity on the Trail The Thames Path National Trail, stretching 185.2 miles from the Cotswolds to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel in London, has long been a favourite route for people seeking beautiful landscapes and a sense of…
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We've posted about this before, but as our fabulous relay is still underway we wanted to post a reminder so you can get involved! In 2026, the Thames Path National Trail celebrates 30 years since its official opening. To mark this milestone, a month‑long relay walk will take place along the entire…
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We had a rousing start to the Thames Path 30 th anniversary Relay on Friday 5 June with Gloucestershire Ramblers and river health campaigners at the Source of the River Thames in Trewsbury Mead. Roz Savage MP for South Cotswolds and Dame Fiona Reynolds, High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, who both have…
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When you go down to Mill Meadows in Henley, be prepared for a big surprise! Over the last two weeks artist Vickie Amiralis has been painting a beautiful mural, which has a hidden ‘I-Spy’ poem. In Vickie’s mural you can spot many of the insects, flowers, birds and animals that people see along the…
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Next time you walk the Thames Path, keep your eyes peeled along the edges of the path, by riverbanks, and in grassy meadows — because you’re stepping into a colourful…
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I am absolutely delighted to be part of the 30-year celebration of the Thames Footpath, as its poet in residence, creating a dynamic trail of 30 short poems that reflect what the River Thames means to us. It will begin at the source and end at the sea, accessible via QR codes on the footpath’s…
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In 2026, the Thames Path National Trail celebrates 30 years since its official opening. To mark this milestone, a month‑long relay walk will take place along the entire length of the trail – from the source of the Thames in the Cotswolds to Woolwich in east London. The relay will follow the full…
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