Thames Path National Trail

15/06/2026

We're looking forward to walking these sections of the Thames Path National Trail through the Arcadian Thames from Walton-on-Thames to Kew, a very beautiful part of the River Thames, and seeing how the Thames Landscape Strategy is developing flood-resilient environments.

London National Park City Des Garrahan Port of London Authority Thames Estuary Partnership

Join the Thames Path Relay Walk 🚶‍♀️🌊🌳

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Thames Path, we're hosting two relay walk sections along the beautiful Arcadian Thames with Thames Path National Trail

Tuesday 23rd June: Walton-on-Thames to Kingston
Setting off from Felix Road Rec Ground at 10:30 am

Wednesday 24th June: Kingston to Kew
Setting off from The Boaters Inn, Canbury Gardens, at 10:30 am

This is a chance to connect with the river, meet others who care about its future, and celebrate the Thames as a living landscape - shaped by nature, history and the communities alongside it.

You don’t need to commit to the whole walk—you’re very welcome to join for a short section, hop on and off along the route, or simply come for a highlight stop or break point. Every step shared helps celebrate this special anniversary.

15/06/2026

All we need for a Thames Path Relay walk on Sunday...good weather, floppy hat, sunscreen, and lovely people celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Thames Path National Trail, 🙏 Windsor River Watch -UK

14/06/2026

Gorgeous walking weather for Day 10 of the Thames Path Relay celebrating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the National Trail. Thank you to Ruth from Thame & Wheatley Ramblers who led the walk from Day's Lock, in the lee of Wittenham Clumps, to Wallingford via the new walkway across Benson Weir.
We were joined today by several people who had been on previous legs of the Relay. They love it so much some will be with us tomorrow 😍👏 from Wallingford to Goring.
Jason Debney, resident of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, local historian and all-round River Thames and Thames Path enthusiast was also with us to give fascinating talks about wildlife, history and the creation of the Thames Path, and your photos. Thank you, Jason 🤩🤩



Oxfordshire Ramblers
Oxford Clarion
Oxford Mail
The Ramblers
Environment Agency River Thames Waterways Team
Des Garrahan

14/06/2026

Have you entered the 'Thames Path at 30' photo competition? There are dozens of public spaces and attractions to photograph along the Thames Path and riverside walkway on the north and south banks of the River Thames between Hampton Court and the Dartford Crossing.
Seven Tideway sites feature in the 'Thames Path at 30', hosted by Thames Festival Trust to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Thames Path National Trail, and the completion of the Thames Tideway Tunnel.
The Tideway sites are:
1. Putney Embankment Foreshore
2. Carnwath Road Riverside
3. Chelsea Quay
4. Effra Quay & Isle of Effra
5. Tyburn Quay
6. Bazalgette Embankment
7. King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore

Photographers are invited to submit images which show people enjoying this wonderful, free, public amenity in all seasons:
📍Between Hampton Court Bridge and Kew Bridge
📍Between Kew Bridge and Albert Bridge
📍Between Albert Bridge and Tower Bridge
📍Between Tower Bridge and the Thames Barrier
📍Between the Thames Barrier and the Dartford Crossing
📍From any of the seven Tideway public spaces

Closing date for entries 18 June 2026. Submit your entries here 👇
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-path-at-30/



South Bank Ramblers
Thames Tidefest
Thames21
Thames Landscape Strategy
Tideway
Thames Festival Trust
Illuminated River
Ramblers - Inner London Area

14/06/2026

Veronique Chance ran the Thames Path from Source to Sea wearing a camera to create a dramatic artwork which was exhibited in the Totally Thames Festival. Veronique took 240 photographs - one at every mile between the source of the River Thames in Gloucestershire and Grain on the north Kent coast.

Read about what Veronique discovered from her journey👇 in The Conversation.

https://theconversation.com/i-ran-the-thames-from-source-to-sea-heres-what-i-discovered-282509



The Conversation UK
Thames Festival Trust
Veronique Chance

I followed the course of the river as closely as I could over a continuous period of 14 days.

14/06/2026

Join a River Walk at Kelmscott Manor in the company of poet Robert Seatter and artist Jessica Palmer, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Thames Path.

The River Walks on Friday 26th June will be gentle rambles, reflecting on what rivers mean to all of us. Robert and Jessica will explore the gardens and wider landscape of Kelmscott Manor and the River Thames that so inspired William Morris’s designs and writings.

You will hear new and original poems commissioned for the 30th anniversary of the Thames Path National Trail, be inspired to write some texts of your own, and look closely at wildflowers, birds and trees to create a sequence of sketches.

Booking details: 👇
https://kelmscottmanor.org.uk/explore/events/artist-led-workshops-creative-river-walks-workshops-with-robert-seatter-jessica-palmer/



Society of Antiquaries of London
Kelmscott Manor
Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre
Des Garrahan

All the lives I live     in the patterns the rivers make… Robert Seatter To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Thames Path, Kelmscott Manor launches a day of River Walks. Join poet Robert Seatter and artist Jessica Palmer on an exploratory walk at Kelmscott Manor, following the river Th...

14/06/2026

'Cheers' from the lovely people who walked the Thames Path Relay from Abingdon to Day's Lock led by Sue, a volunteer with the Thames Path National Trail. We were joined for the photo by Ruth from Thame & Wheatley Ramblers who greeted us on our arrival, and will be leading Sunday's walk to Wallingford.



Oxfordshire Ramblers
Sue Heathfield

13/06/2026

Day 9 of the Thames Path Relay set off from Abingdon, led by Thames Path volunteer Sue with a friendly group in perfect weather for walking the National Trail through Oxfordshire.
Luna sniffed the Acorn Baton, but did not chew, and it was safe for Sue to share with Lock-keepers at Culham and Clifton, where Curtis provides delicious ice-creams and keeps a beautiful garden.
This section finished at Day's Lock beneath Wittenham Clumps with a baton hand-over to Ruth from Thame & Wheatley Ramblers who will lead Sunday's leg from Day's Lock to Wallingford, starting at 10am. Come and join us!



Oxfordshire Ramblers
Environment Agency River Thames Waterways Team
Visit Abingdon
Visit South East England
Sue Heathfield

13/06/2026

Stepping out onto the Thames Path today, these friends Alison, Steve, Simon and Helen were crossing the River Thames at Day's Lock on their way from Wallingford to Oxford with an overnight stop in Abingdon. It's their first walk on the Thames Path - hopefully many more to follow 👋👋🥾🥾

13/06/2026

Great photos Joy Kellaway and Pipsticks Walks - Walk, Nordic Walk, Navigate from your Thames Path Relay on Friday. A superb walk between Osney and Abingdon. Thank you for leading this group. Look forward to seeing you on 17th and 18th June.