Moments That Move You
30 Years of the Thames Path National Trail There are paths we follow for distance and destinations, and then there are paths that stay with us for entirely different…
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Nourish yourself along the trail!
There’s something about a spring walk that stirs the appetite — not just for food, but for fresh air, sunshine, colour, and connection. As the landscape brightens and the…
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River side communities
People Who Bring the Thames Path to Life Spring doesn’t just wake up the wildlife along the Thames — it brings people back to the water too. As blossom appears and…
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Quiz Round Up and Fun Facts!
Fun River Geography Facts & Definitions — Thames Path Edition If you've been following the Thames Path National Trail, you’ll know that England’s most famous river has…
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River Quiz - Part 2!
Welcome back to Part 2 of our April Thames Path River Quiz! You’ve already navigated the twists and turns of the geography of a river, but there’s still plenty more to…
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Nature Heals - How the Thames Path can boost both your physical and mental health
There’s something magical about stepping onto the Thames Path in spring. The river slows the world down, the birdsong softens the edges of busy days, and the first green…
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Put a Spring in Your Step for the 30th Anniversary of the Thames Path!
Spring in Your Step: Welcome to the Anniversary Season Spring has finally arrived along the Thames Path, and with it comes a very special celebration — the start of our…
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Test your river knowledge! (Part 1)
This months Anniversary theme is 'A Spring in Your Step', so to get us warmed up and ready for a month of fun on the Thames Path we thought we'd start off by warming our…
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Father Thames at St John’s Lock: A River Guardian for 30 Years of the Thames Path
A Perfect Symbol for the Thames Path’s 30th Anniversary As the Thames Path celebrates 30 years since its official opening, Father Thames feels more relevant than ever. His story mirrors the trail’s own purpose — connecting past and present, industry and nature, people and place. Just as the statue…
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Father Thames at St John’s Lock: A Resting Place for a River’s Spirit
If you’ve ever wandered to the quiet upper reaches of the Thames Path near Lechlade, you’ll have found a rather unexpected figure reclining beside the water at St John’s Lock — the serene, bearded form of Old Father Thames. Today he watches over the first lock on the River Thames, but his journey…
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