Created to ease maintenance on the "main" Thames Path from Source to Woolwich. The North (or true Left) Bank has many diversions away. Through central London (Battersea Bridge to Tower Bridge) the route tends to hug the River.
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Thames Path - northern bank
46,8 km from Teddington Lock Footbridge to Greenwich Foot Tunnel through urban area.
Teddington Lock Footbridge
→
Greenwich Foot Tunnel
linear
46,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
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Tyburn Thames
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Battle of Britain Memorial
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In the Memory of the More Than 40 People Killed
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Temple Stairs Arch
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William Thomas Stead
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George Devine
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Johann Zoffany
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National Submarine War Memorial
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Kops Brewery
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MIllbank Prison
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Captain James Cook
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Royal Air Force Memorial
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Joseph Bazalgette
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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
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Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson
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A P Herbert
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Edward Johnston
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Emery Walker
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The Belgian Village on the Thames
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Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Thames Path - northern bank is 46.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Thames Path - northern bank takes approximately 11h 39min to complete.
No, Thames Path - northern bank is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Teddington Lock Footbridge to Greenwich Foot Tunnel. Plan ahead for return transport.
Thames Path - northern bank starts at Teddington Lock Footbridge.
Thames Path - northern bank is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.