Thames Path - West Section
Explore the western Thames Path at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Thames Path - West Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/thames-path-west-section
A scenic walk following the development of the River Thames from a stream in Kemble all the way to the sea.
From £745 per person
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The Thames Path National Trail follows the second longest river in Great Britain, winding from the Thames' source in the Cotswolds to Woolwich and the Thames Barrier where it meets the sea, taking in a wealth of beautiful and varied sights along the way.
The walk features a mixture of river banks, fields, woodlands and charming settlements as it journeys through the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before winding towards the iconic capital city of London. With a unique mix of rural landscapes and urban stretches, complimented by a wide range of amazing scenery, fascinating history and intriguing architecture, a walking holiday along the Thames Path offers interesting attractions to appeal to every walker.
Your overnight stops along this trail will more commonly be pubs and inns rather than B&Bs.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £745 per person
The Thames Path West Section follows the River Thames from its source near Cirencester to Goring, where the Thames changes from a rural river to a major urban waterway. As it traces the development of the Thames, the route passes through a tranquil landscape of river banks, water meadows, fields, woodlands and unspoilt villages.
The trail also passes through several historic market towns and cities, including Oxford, with its gothic towers and beautiful buildings of honey-coloured stone. All of this and more is what makes this stretch of the Thames Path a satisfying trail for walkers of all tastes.
Your overnight stops along this trail will more commonly be pubs and inns rather than B&Bs.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| TPW0 | From Kemble(L) to Goring | 4 days walking | £745 | |
| TPW1 | From Kemble(L) to Goring | 5 days walking | £884 | |
| TPW2 | From Kemble(L) to Goring | 6 days walking | £1031 | |
| TPW3 | From Kemble(L) to Goring | 7 days walking | £1173 | |
| TPW4 | From Kemble(L) to Goring | 8 days walking | £1310 |
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“Overall holiday was excellent, will highly recommend Contours.”Mr Whittle, UK
“We did have a very enjoyable holiday.”Mrs Mann, UK
“All the accommodation was clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, thank you... Great holiday.”Mrs Black, UK
“B&Bs were all good, some easier to find than others. Very scenic walk.”Mrs Price, USA
“Arrangements, communication and accommodations were all great. Really lovely trail although parts of it, particularly at the beginning were really water logged and flooded. Can’t control the British weather though!”Mrs Sheetz, USA
“Thank you Contours for arranging this holiday for us and for accommodating our enforced change of plan due to health problems.”Mrs Donley, UK
“We all had a fabulous time with wonderful weather and are very grateful for all the work you put in to make the holiday possible! Every day an absolute joy on the trail with excellent hospitality at the end of each day. Ideal for the elderly-like us. Every confidence in the company.”Mr Alderson, UK
“Really well organised - everything went like clockwork. Thanks. Really enjoyable and easy walking. Generally excellent accommodation. Information package helpful. Very well organised. Have already recommended the holiday to others.”Mr Ramplin, UK
“I want to thank you for the excellent job in arranging all 3 of my hiking trips. I had such a great time and met some wonderful hosts along the way and I look forward to future Contours trips!”Ms Hawkins, USA
