Walking along the Thames Path National Trail

Take a stroll along the Thames Path, the 294 km (184 miles) of national trail stretch from the source of the River Thames in the Cotswolds to the sea.

The trail passes through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages and historic towns. Finally, it cuts through the heart of London to finish at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. For detailed information about the Thames Path, visit the National Trails website.

Relevant advice when using public rights of way in England is:

Avoid crowds
Keep your distance from people outside your household. Public Health England recommends keeping 2 metres away from people as a precaution.
Take hygiene precautions when you are outside, and wash your hands as soon as you are back indoors.
Follow the Countryside Code. Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
Keep dogs under effective control and leave gates as you find them or follow instructions on signs.
Respect other people and protect the natural environment. Remember your actions can affect people’s lives and livelihoods.

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Find more information about the towns and villages you can explore with a walk on the River Thames including Reading, Marlow, Maidenhead, Cookham, Oxford, Cricklade, Lechlade and Henley. Visit the historic market towns of Abingdon and Wallingford and the lovely village of Kelmscott where William Morris lived and found inspiration for his works. If you're looking for attractions or accommodation near your walk, our map of the River Thames shows some of the best choices along its path.

In September 2014, The Rt Revd John Pritchard inaugurated the route with a ten-day pilgrimage. The 104-mile Thames Pilgrim Way is a brand new pilgrim route running through the heart of the Diocese of Oxford, covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. In September 2014 the, marking the end of his ministry as Bishop of Oxford. But the intention is that the route offers walkers of this part of the Thames Path a different dimension to a much-loved and well-trodden route.