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OSM map layer · LineString
51.67, -1.84 · rel 14519665
51.67, -1.84 · rel 14519665
Thames Path
26,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gloucestershire · 51.67°N ·
1.84°W
26,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Thames Source
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cricklade North Meadow - National Nature Reserve
viewpoint ·
252 m off route
26,6 km
100%
Hailstone Hill
summit ·
339 m off route
26,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Thames Path is 26.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Thames Path takes approximately 6h 38min to complete.
No, Thames Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Thames Path starts near coordinates 51.6945, -2.0297.
Thames Path is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Thames Path is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, Thames Path is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.