Thames Path Complete | 17 Days

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Thames Path Complete | 17 Days

  • Follow the Thames Path from its Cotswolds source into the heart of London
  • Iconic sights such as Windsor Castle, Runnymede & Hampton Court Palace
  • Contrasting landscapes from tranquil meadows to the bustling city
  • Admire London’s skyline from the South Bank including Westminster Palace
  • Walk through the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Walk England’s Thames Path, a National Trail, following footpaths through varying landscapes from its rural source in the Cotswolds, all the way into the capital city of London. The Thames is a river that is responsible for London’s very existence and as John Elliott Burns (1858-1943) said, “The Thames is liquid history”. It has inspired authors, poets and painters alike and you can contemplate life and relax whilst walking through serene countryside and past areas of great historic significance, including the city of Oxford and Royal palaces, such as Windsor and Hampton Court. Walk into London’s bustling centre, admiring its incredible skyline and completing the trail at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, sampling some of England’s best food in cosy pubs en route.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cirencester & overnight Day 2 Thames Head to Cricklade 12 miles / 20 km Day 3 Cricklade to Lechlade 11 miles / 18 km Day 4 Lechlade to Newbridge 16 miles / 26 km Day 5 Newbridge to Oxford 13 miles / 22 km Day 6 Oxford to Abingdon 9 miles / 14 km Day 7 Abingdon to Wallingford/Benson 14 miles / 22 km Day 8 Wallingford/Benson to Pangbourne 11 miles / 18 km Day 9 Pangbourne to Henley-on-Thames 16 miles / 26 km Day 10 Henley-on-Thames to Marlow 9 miles / 14 km Day 11 Marlow to Windsor 14 miles / 23 km Day 12 Windsor to Chertsey Bridge 12 miles / 20 km Day 13 Chertsey Bridge to Kingston-upon-Thames/Hampton Wick 12 miles / 19 km Day 14 Kingston-upon-Thames to Putney Bridge 13 miles / 22 km Day 15 Putney Bridge to London/Tower Bridge 10 miles / 16 km Day 16 London/Tower Bridge to Thames Barrier 11 miles / 18 km Day 17 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 5kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 5kg is equivalent to 1 Neapolitan margherita pizza. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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