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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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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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 flower is named after the shape…
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This is ‘Heaven on Earth’ wrote the philosopher and designer William Morris when he visited Kelmscott Manor, the beautiful historic manor house overlooking the Thames near Lechlade. Morris rented the Manor in 1871 as the perfect retreat for his family from their busy lives in London where he had his…
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Hello and welcome to the brand-new Thames Path National Trail blog! So what is the Thames Path National Trail I hear you shout? It is a long-distance walking trail that follows the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds all the way to London. It is 185.2 miles (298 km) long, which is a lot of…
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