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Walking Holiday in England on
The Thames Path
Downstream from Thameshead to London
via Cricklade, Oxford, Goring, Henley on Thames, Marlow, Windsor, Richmond,
Kew, Westminster and Greenwich
The Thames Path is 180 miles long and one of UK's National Walking Trails. The walking holiday follows the whole meandering course of the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds at Thames Head to the Thames Barrier.
The hiking route is a great first walking holiday experience as it is easy walking and offers a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route. The Thames Path walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your walking holiday in Southern England.
Source to London
13 days walking
14 nights
Total Distance:
180 miles
Min/max daily distance:
11/17 miles
Average Daily distance:
14 miles
Grading:
easy
Features:
Thames Barrier
Tower of London
St Paul's Cathedral
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
London Wetlands Centre
Kew Gardens
Hampton Court
Windsor Castle
Oxford Colleges
Day 1: Arrive at Kemble/Thameshead
Optional Day 1: extra day in Kemble
Day 2: Thameshead to Cricklade 12 miles
Day 3: Cricklade to Lechlade 11 miles
Day 4: Lechlade to Newbridge 16 miles
Day 5: Newbridge to Oxford 13 miles
Optional Day 2: extra day in Oxford
Day 6: Oxford to Clifton Hampden 15 miles
Day 7: Clifton Hampden to Goring 15 miles
Day 8: Goring to Reading 11 miles
Day 9: Reading to Marlow 17 miles
Day 10: Marlow to Windsor 15 miles
Optional Day 3: extra day in Windsor
Day 11: Windsor to Shepperton 12 miles
Day 12: Shepperton to Richmond 14 miles
Day 13: Richmond to London Pimlico 14 miles
Day 14: London Pimlico to Thames Barrier 14 miles
Optional Day 4: extra day in London or Greenwich
Day 15: Depart after breakfast
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on The Thames Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities (please note that hotel rooms in the London area tend to be smaller than at other locations)
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed maps and itineraries
- Guide book to Thames Path
Source to Reading, and Reading to London.
This walking holiday on the Thames Path in the UK can also be walked upstream.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
This walking holiday on the Thames Path connects with
The Oxford Canal at Oxford
The Shakespeares Way at Oxford, Marlow and London
The Ridgeway at Goring
and the Kennet & Avon Canal at Reading
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on The Thames Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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By Car to Source where parking is available
By Train / Bus to London or Kemble
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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London's great river is full of surprises as its path flows gently from its source and the stunning Cotswolds. On the Thames Path tour you walk through some of Southern England's most historic landscapes, full of wildlife and heritage. The highlights of Windsor and Oxford are en-route so why not take rest days to explore the many galleries and museums, and take advantage of the fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.
This walking holiday is great hiking for visitors to the UK as it offers a taste of England's history mixed with the modern UK of today. This is a gentle walk, full of contrasts, with bustling cities and quiet river banks.
This is a popular walking tour, so we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day
hiking and sightseeing.
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