Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire. As the name suggests, the river Thames runs right through the centre of this picturesque town, giving yet another reason to make it a stop off for a visit. With riverside walks, ancient winding streets, pubs galore and plenty of…
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Port Meadow – A Perfect Summer Walk! Port Meadow is a lush green haven in the centre of Oxford. With its fields of grazing cattle, the meadow with its birdlife and the wide river meandering through its heart, it relaxes you as soon as you arrive. The area is a natural floodplain of the River Thames…
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The Thames Path offers plenty of opportunities for exercise – walking, running, yoga… you name it, you can probably find a place to do it! Walking and running – given that we are a long distance trail it’s a bit of a given that the Thames Path is great for walking or running! Even better, both free…
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You could be forgiven for hearing the words ‘Henley Regatta’ and thinking it was a singular event held in the pretty town of Henley-upon-Thames, but this quaint riverside community is actually host to FOUR separate and completely independent regattas! Henley Royal Regatta 1 st – 6 th July 2025 Henley…
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The Thames Path is perfect for family fun and spending quality time with your loved ones. In a world increasingly reliant on technology it is also great for our little ones to see the adults switch off the TV, put their phones down and go outdoors. Whether you want to walk and explore, or sit and…
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Discover ‘Secrets of the Thames’ at the London Museum Docklands and get an immersive experience of mudlarking, without the mud! Twice a day, every day, the salty water of the River Thames in London flows back out to sea, and reveals the muddy foreshores on north and south banks of the river through…
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Wiltshire’s Thames Path Celebrate Wiltshire Day on 5 June with a stroll through the Thames-side water meadows to Inglesham, possibly the most northern settlement in the county of Wiltshire, where the Thames Path National Trail passes the historic church of St John the Baptist. This was a favourite…
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What do we mean by ‘mindful’? In a nutshell, it is taking time to slow down and appreciate what is around us. In a busy world it is easy to get lost in the rush and hustle and bustle. Hectic lives lead to chaotic minds, which can affect our mental health. The NHS support the fact that taking some…
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Explore London’s rivers from the Thames Path National Trail Did you know the Thames Path National Trail is signposted on the north and south banks of the River Thames through London. But the Thames is not the only river in London! Discover many of the other important rivers of London such as the…
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As we finally start to enjoy some warmer days we can take pleasure in what the months of rain have given us – lush foliage and blooming fauna that have prospered in the damper conditions all along the Thames Path National Trail. Perfect conditions to house an abundance of bird life! Before I get…
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