Walking along the Thames Path National Trail

Take a stroll along the Thames Path, the 294 km (184 miles) of national trail stretch from the source of the River Thames in the Cotswolds to the sea.

The trail passes through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages and historic towns. Finally, it cuts through the heart of London to finish at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. For detailed information about the Thames Path, visit the National Trails website.

READING WALKS FESTIVAL 2024

The 2024 Festival will see almost 50 guided walks take place across nine days in May 11-19 May. Join a fantastic walk from Reading to Lower Shiplake along the iconic Thames Path National Trail hosted by the Thames Path National Trail Team on 14 May.

Relevant advice when using public rights of way in England is:

• Follow the Countryside Code. Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
• Keep dogs under effective control and leave gates as you find them or follow instructions on signs.
• Respect other people and protect the natural environment. Remember your actions can affect people’s lives and livelihoods.

Take a stroll along the Thames Path from Marlow to Henley - distance 8.5 miles.

Find more information about the towns and villages you can explore with a walk on the River Thames including Reading, Marlow, Maidenhead, Cookham, Oxford, Cricklade, Lechlade and Henley. Visit the historic market towns of Abingdon, Faringdon and Wallingford and the lovely village of Kelmscott where William Morris lived and found inspiration for his works. If you're looking for attractions or accommodation near your walk, our map of the River Thames shows some of the best choices along its path.

Key diversions along the Thames Path

Sometimes problems along the route can mean a diversion. The latest information can be found on Thames Path National Trail's Trail Information, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the Interactive Map. Key diversions are listed below (updated April 2024).

We rely on information about these from the local highway authorities and landowners. Information is correct at the time of posting on the website.

• Benson Weir footway closed- Jan 2023 – Dec 31 2025
• Thames Path Diversion - Bridge closed between Henley and Shiplake- no through access
• Temple Bridge closed - Thames Path on diversion May 2023 onwards
• Temporary Diversion near Runnymede Bridge
• Diversion North of Vauxhall Bridge Oct 2023
• Day time route 6.00am-9.00pm Thames Barrier towards Trinity Wharf (Woolwich direction) & vice versa

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