Thames Path
Explore the Thames Path at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Thames Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/thames-path
A scenic walk following the development of the River Thames from a stream in Kemble all the way to the sea.
From £730 per person
The Thames Path National Trail follows the second longest river in Great Britain from its 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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £1590 per person
The full Thames Path walking holiday accompanies the iconic River Thames from source to sea across 186 miles of southern England. This is a truly magical walk, filled with wonderful scenery, that watches as Britain’s famous waterway develops from a trickling stream to a mighty river. The trail follows the Thames all the way to the magnificent capital city of London and the impressive Thames Barrier to conclude in Woolwich.
Your overnight stops along this trail will more commonly be pubs and inns rather than B&Bs.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP0 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 9 days walking | £1590 | |
| TP1 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 11 days walking | £1895 | |
| TP2 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 12 days walking | £2055 | |
| TP3 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 14 days walking | £2370 | |
| TP4 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 15 days walking | £2505 | |
| TP5 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 19 days walking | £3125 | |
| TP6 | From Kemble to Woolwich | 22 days walking | £3595 |
Due to the higher cost of accommodation in London and in order to keep the overall cost of this holiday down, for the overnight stops at Vauxhall Bridge and Woolwich you will be booked into 2 or 3 star standard chain accommodation. If you would prefer to stay in better quality accommodation, please advise this when booking. There will be an upgrade supplement for an accommodation upgrade in these two locations.
Instructions are provided to travel via the London Underground from the end of the trail at Woolwich to your accommodation. The cost of this is not included in the cost of your tour.
Travel to Kemble where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Kemble to Lechlade. 25 miles (40km)
Lechlade to Bablock Hythe(T). 20 miles (32km)
Bablock Hythe(T) to Abingdon. 20 miles (32km)
Abingdon to Goring. 22.5 miles (36km)
Goring to Henley-on-Thames(L). 21.5 miles (34.5km)
Henley-on-Thames(L) to Windsor. 23.5 miles (37.5km)
Windsor to Hampton Court(L). 21 miles (33.5km)
Hampton Court(L) to Putney. 17 miles (27.5km)
Putney to Woolwich. 21 miles (34km)
Depart from Woolwich after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
Due to the high costs incurred by booking a Solo Traveller on this trail, we can only provide prices on application. Please contact us for further details.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Witnessing the remarkable development of the River Thames in its entirety from source to sea.
Enjoying a wide range of landscapes, from the tranquil countryside of the Cotswolds to the lively urban scenes of London.
Reaching the Thames Barrier near the end of the walk and celebrating your achievement in the bustling City of London.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Good overnight stops, transfers (both luggage and ourselves) worked well.”Mrs Watts, UK
“We had a great time, and VERY appreciative of the timely support and help after starting our holiday.”Mrs Melby, USA
“I completed the Thames Path two days ago with great pleasure and want to commend you on your great work. All but one of the accommodations were superb. Thank you immensely to everyone. I also appreciated your flexibility about letting me send on a second bag each morning, having stuffed too much into my backpack. I’m already looking forward to the next one!”Mr Calderisi, USA
“It was fabulous!”Ms Nixon, UK
“On reflection, a good, varied selection of accommodations. Thanks for getting most nights on or close to trail to save extra effort. I had a great walk and the weather blessed me.”Mr Garlick, UK
“Just got back from our fantastic holiday walking the Thames Path. All places we stayed were easy to find and our bags were always there when we arrived. All in all we have had a brilliant holiday so thank you so much for your excellent organising and communication - we will be in contact for our next walk!”Mrs Parker, UK
“It was very enjoyable. Contours organisation, as usual, was excellent.”Mr Bird, UK
“It has been a special trip and a very good one. We travel all over the world and this trip was one of a kind, though difficult. Thank you.”Mr Bartal, Israel
“As usual your administration was excellent and almost all of the accommodations were OK. I enjoyed every day as each had some variety which helps the enjoyment. I am already researching for 2022.”Mr Richardson, UK
