Walks · Our pick in London
The Thames Path in London
A riverside trail through the city
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Image courtesy of © King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Thames Path in London
The Thames Path National Trail, opened in 1996, follows the river for about 185 miles from its source in Gloucestershire to south-east London. In London it runs along both banks through the centre, so walkers can choose the busy South Bank, the quieter Chelsea and Battersea reaches, or the green stretches past Hammersmith, Chiswick and Richmond. Signposts carry the National Trail acorn. Riverside piers and stations make it easy to walk a section and return by boat or train.
Why it's on our list
- National Trail
- Both banks in central London
- Piers to break the walk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Thames Path in London before you go.