The Thames Path

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The Thames Path takes the walker from the Thames Barrier in London to the source of this great river 180 miles away in Rural Gloucestershire. The Thames Path was officially opened as a national trail in 1996, and has since been improved so that most of the route now runs along public footpaths or bridleways.

The Thames, once an important waterway, links a string of historic sites - from Greenwich, the Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Palace in the city, to rural Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede.

The beautiful Upper Reaches of the path run through the peaceful countryside of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Gloucestershire. The climax is the 22 miles of the infant Thames leading to the River’s source just below the Roman Foss Way.

Features of this guide:
- Route described in 20 sections, between 4 and 16 miles in length
- Illustrated with Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping
- One of few Thames Path guides to cover the Path in the upstream direction.

About this series:

Cicerone Press are one of the UK's most well-known and respected publishers of guidebooks for the outdoor enthusiast. Easily distinguished by their small pocket size, these books have been a favourite amongst walkers, climbers and cyclists for many years. Their walking guides are famous for combining the practical with the interesting. Clear route maps accompany detailed directions that are peppered with fascinating asides and local anecdotes. Background information on the history, archaeology and geology of an area is generous and details of public transport and accommodation options are nearly always provided. Photographs (black & white and colour) or line drawings are used to illustrate the guides.