Thames Path

This 185-mile National Trail winds through England's heartland following the River Thames from its gentle sources in Gloucestershire to the industrial grandeur of Woolwich in southeast London. Along the way, you'll pass through quintessential Cotswold villages, the scholarly spires of Oxford and Reading, the royal precincts of Windsor, and finally the dynamic cityscape of London itself. The path transforms from a quiet country walk into an urban adventure, offering glimpses into centuries of British history reflected in the river's changing character.