Between west london to the end of the route at the thames barrier in. National trails are funded by the government, each having a dedicated officer. This website is an unnofficial guide to the thames path, a national trail footpath running for 180 miles along the banks of the river thames. Find points of interest using the map tool, then save. Use the map filter to see places to visit and where to stay along the thames path. For 184 miles the thames path national trail follows the river, from its source down to the thames barrier to the east of london. Thames path national trail os map booklet cicerone press. Covering a distance of 184 miles, the thames path national trail follows the course of one of the worlds most iconic rivers from its modest rise in a cotswold meadow to its surging presence as a tidal estuary at the thames barrage. From elegant chelsea to the mighty tower of london, this section of the thames path reflects the history, heritage, architecture and activities that make this one of the great capital cities of. Cicerone the thames path map booklet all the mapping you need to complete the 180 mile 288km thames path national trail, from londons thames barrier to the rivers source in gloucestershire.
From london to the rivers source in gloucestershire cicerone walking at. London grew up around the thames with this part of the river at its very heart. Thames path national trail witney 2020 all you need to. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. Provides full information for this easy riverside route that takes around two weeks to complete. Starting at the source of the thames at thames head in gloucestershire, follow the iconic river through beautiful countryside and historic towns to the city of london. Map of the 180mile 288km thames path national trail, from londons thames barrier to the rivers source near cirencester in gloucestershire. Offering a more personal experience than a larger group tour but with the convenience of prearranged travel, this day trip offers a stressfree way to discover two of englands mustsee spots outside of the capital. Map of the 180 mile 288km thames path national trail, from londons thames barrier to the rivers source near cirencester in gloucestershire. This walk london route includes both north and south banks of the thames. The thames path this book follows the thames path national trail from the.
There are a number of maps and guides to help you enjoy the trail, we have listed most of them here. The thames path, which gained official national trail status in 1989, is a 2mile pedestrian route from the rivers source to the thames barrier that takes in. The thames path is a national trail of 184 miles from the source of the thames to the thames barrier, just outside london. Guidebook to walking the thames path, a 180 mile national trail from the thames barrier in london to the source of the thames in rural gloucestershire. An accompanying cicerone guidebook the thames path 9781852848293 describes the full route with lots of other practical and historical information, for those who prefer a written guide. Thames path teddington lock to battersea park section one of the thames path runs along the south bank and offers a tranquil walk past palaces, meadows and riverside views.
This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on ordnance survey 1. The path runs for 184 miles running alongside the river for nearly the whole route making for a glorious experience whatever time of year. The main thames path is shown in red, with the thames path extension from the thames barrier to crayford ness shown in green. Apr, 2016 this guidebook and route map booklet combination is all you will possibly need to get you through the 180 mile walk of the thames path. Thames path from cutty sark to tower of london london walk. From rural countryside on the west, through to one of the greatest urban walks in the world on the east, the thames path is a unique national trail. Or we can supply you with ordnance surveys thames path az.
Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your orders over. A separate pocketsized map booklet is also included showing the full route on 1. From the source to the thames barrier, you can see the route of the thames path in the map above. A real bargain as the route map booklet is normally sold on its own for almost a tenner. I am looking forward to putting both to the test in the next two years. Planning your thames path walk planning your own walk. The 180mile route from the thames barrier to the rivers source near cirencester, passes from central london through windsor, henley, and oxford, and rural countryside. Passing through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages, historical towns and cities, and finally through the heart of london to end at the thames barrier in greenwich.
The thames path map booklet 1st edition by leigh hatts. Cicerone national trail map booklet the thames path mb. A path was first proposed in 1948 but it only opened in 1996. The az adventure series features the accuracy and quality of ordnance surveys 1.
From elegant chelsea to the mighty tower of london, this section of the thames path reflects the history, heritage, architecture and activities that make this one of the great capital cities of the world. Guidebook and ordnance survey map booklet to walking the thames path national trail. Thames path national trail ldwa long distance paths. The waymarked thames path extension 10 miles, which extends the national trail east from the thames barrier to crayford ness but does not have national trail status, follows the south bank downstream from the thames barrier to crayford ness along east londons working river to link the thames path national trail to the london loop at erith. Richmond station has excellent transport links and the thames path is signed from the station. The thames path is a national trail running for 184 miles from the rivers source at thames head near kemble to the thames barrier in london. Section one of the thames path runs along the south bank and offers a tranquil walk past palaces, meadows and riverside views. The route is described in 20 sections, of between 4 and 16 miles 6. Keep dogs under effective control and leave gates as you find them or follow instructions on signs. Stretching from the lost floodplains of richmond to the dickensian stretches of the eastern marshes, the thames path offers walkers lots to see and do. The path begins, as the river does, in a meadow in the cotswolds. Visit oxford and the cotswolds in a small group and enjoy more time to explore and see the sights that interest you most.
Thames path map booklet by leigh hatts maps and atlases. Follow the greatest river in england for 184 miles from its source in the cotswold hills to the sea. Teddington lock to battersea park transport for london. From teddington you continue into the town of kingstonupon thames, which has an attractive market place, then on along the edge of hampton court park to the historic hampton court palace.
Feb 24, 2015 the thames path, which gained official national trail status in 1989, is a 2mile pedestrian route from the rivers source to the thames barrier that takes in some of britains most iconic. Thames path national trail walking book includes os map. It mostly follows the thames path, but diverges in various sections, especially where the path follows a footpathonly route. Difficulty the thames path is an easy route both in terms of ground and route finding. Goring and streatley station is the gateway to the goring gap, a natural corridor carved through the chalk some 12,000 years ago. The accompanying guidebook includes a copy of this map booklet. Thames path custom itinerary national trail breaks. Revealing the river thames this is a handy leaflet which opens out as a map, providing useful information of how to spend your time on the river with ideas such as walking the thames path national. With its fully accessible facilities the station is the ideal starting point for visitors with limited mobility to sample the river and countryside of the thames valley. This guidebook and route map booklet combination is all you will possibly need to get you through the 180 mile walk of the thames path. Divided into 20 stages, with each stage ranging from 4 to 16 miles, this gentle riverside walk takes roughly two weeks to complete. Apr, 2016 a real bargain as the route map booklet is normally sold on its own for almost a tenner. Revealing the river thames this is a handy leaflet which opens out as a map, providing useful information of how to spend your time on the river with ideas such as walking the thames path national trail, hiring a boat, which tourist attractions to visit and where to spend the night.
A guidebook to walking the thames path, a national trail covering 180 miles between londons thames barrier and the rivers source in gloucestershire, passing through windsor, oxford and rural countryside. If you have feedback or a question about the thames path please contact the trail manager. Ldwa long distance paths thames path national trail buckinghamshire. All the mapping you need to complete the 180 mile 288km thames path national trail, from londons thames barrier to the rivers source in gloucestershire.
Therefore, we recommend that you refer regularly to the map. Note that this is a guide to the route only, and whilst pretty accurate, is not guaranteed to be 100% correct. Guidebook to the lea valley walk, a 53mile path from luton to the thames. With this book in your hand or tucked into your backsack you. It has been a couple days since i finished the 2015 thames path 100 mile ultramarathon a running race from richmond near where i live to oxford along the thames path and i honestly cannot remember why i. We have also included orientation photo points, denoted by the following symbol, e.
Jun 30, 2016 a separate pocketsized map booklet is also included showing the full route on 1. The thames path is a national trail following the river thames from its source near kemble in gloucestershire to the thames barrier at charlton, south east london. Features an alternative finish at limehouse and an optional tour of the olympic park. Where to walk thames path walking guide from walking. There are plans to extend further through the kent side of the thames gateway. The thames path s entire length can be walked, and a few parts can be cycled. About the author leigh hatts has been walking the thames towpath and exploring. Buy the thames path map booklet by leigh hatts isbn. The walk traces the river lea from leagrave, near luton to east india dock opposite greenwich where it joins the thames path. The thames path is one of the mayor of londons strategic walking routes. Leigh hatts classic guide is a great book for thames path walkers to take along on the trail.
The thames path national trail follows the river thames from its source near kemble in gloucestershire to the thames barrier, south east london. The easy riverside route takes around a fortnight to walk. A guidebook to walking the thames path, a 180mile national trail from the. Where to walk thames path walking guide from walking britain. Use our itinerary planner to create a customised trip, based on your preferences. The thames path cycle route is a blacksignposted route that follows the river between putney bridge in the west and greenwich in the east. Starting at the thames flood barrier at woolwich in south east london it runs along the banks of the thames to kemble in gloucestershire. Guidebook, thames path map booklet cicerone press 2016. We can supply you with cicerones thames path guide which includes a 1. Thames path, walking guide to thames path with many photos. The 180mile route from the thames barrier to the rivers source near. Thames head to the thames barrier london 99 largescale maps. Dec 19, 2019 from the source to the thames barrier, you can see the route of the thames path in the map above. Apr 15, 2016 guidebook and ordnance survey map booklet to walking the thames path national trail.
Thames society, that 16 miles of new tow path was built and the thames path became a fully opened national trail in 1996. I particularly like the fact that unlike some other guides to the route, this book is set out in the direction from east to west, i. Visit the shop for official national trail maps and guidebooks. Pdf the thames path download full pdf book download. Plan your visit visit our sister website to use the new interactive map.
An accompanying cicerone guidebook the thames path describes the full route with lots of other practical and historical information. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the thames path, where the route is divided into 20 stages, with each stage ranging from 4 to 16 miles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The thames path walking and stopping overnight at thame s side inns is one of the best ways to enjoy the thames, we try to do it as often as possible along the thames path. Walking the thames path book detail midpoint book sales. From teddington you continue into the town of kingstonuponthames, which has an attractive market place, then on along the edge of hampton court park to the historic hampton court palace. Respect other people and protect the natural environment. There is a continuous riverside path all the way along the thames as far as the river darent on the bexley boundary with dartford. The thames path is an easy riverside walk that discovers the constantly changing character of the river thames. It is a real bargain as the route map booklet is normally sold on its own for almost a tenner. Explorer map 162 explorer maps by ordnance survey 29 mar 2001.
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