On Friday last week we launched our updated version of our route planning website. This has built in topographical maps which allow users to see all the en-route facilities relevant to a Thames Path walker. Aside from distances and accommodation, these include public transport, pubs, cafes and restaurants, grocery shops, and points of interest. These […]
Today we rightfully commemorate the arrival of the Empire Windrush on this day in 1948. But did you know that the ship was named after a tributary of the Thames? Rising in the Cotswolds, the River Windrush flows for about 40 miles through towns and villages including Witney, before joining the Thames at Newbridge, between […]
Today we celebrate the signing of Magna Carta in 1215. Magna Carta was a bill of rights signed by King John to assuage the anger of his barons who were threatening to rebel. The document contained 63 clauses, the most significant being clause 39: “No free man shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, exiled or […]
Cover photo: Moulsford Railway Bridge built by Brunel for the Great Western Railway We open this week’s roundup by recognising the Thames Path National Trails volunteers who this week received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The volunteers work in all weathers installing signs, repairing gates, cutting grass and clearing scrub. More Green Shoots In […]
Green Shoots of Recovery Our weekly Thames Path news round-up starts with some positive announcements as the river appears to be coming back to life: National Trust have started to open gardens and parkland albeit at a reduced capacity. However, you need to book in advance. Cliveden is currently the only NT property close to […]
The Thames Path is fairly flat. Well, what do you expect for a river walk? So it may come as a pleasant interlude to break away from the Path and walk up a hill to stretch those thigh muscles. At Days Lock, Dorchester, 68.5 miles from the source, you have the perfect chance: a climb […]
As we approach the end of the 9th week of lockdown we thought it made sense to bring you some news of what’s happening on the Thames. Although we are allowed to drive as far as we like and to exercise as much as we want, we encourage people to travel within reason. Our own […]
This is a short update on how we see the Covid-19 situation. We have been speaking this week to some of the hotels in our network to understand their plans. They seem to be gearing up for re-opening in July. We therefore think a realistic date for restart is August 1 and we have updated […]
When walking the Thames Path it’s good to have a couple of books in your rucksac other than a guidebook. Here we explore the best novels to read when walking the Thames Path. Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome Published in 1889 this short novel tells the story of the author and […]
The second in our series of Thames Path detours, this is a simple one: detouring behind Purley-on-Thames to see Mapledurham House. The Official Route From Mapledurham Lock the Thames Path leaves the river, crossing a meadow to pick up Mapledurham Drive which leads into Purley on Thames. The Path heads over the Great Western Railway, […]
