The Thames Path: National Trail from London to the River's Source in Gloucestershire - Couverture souple

Hatts, Leigh

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1786311488 ISBN 13 : 9781786311481

Editeur : Cicerone Press, 2025

Synopsis

Discover the tranquil countryside and lively towns along the Thames Path National Trail, a remarkable 292km (182-mile) journey that winds through the heart of London and traces the River Thames from London’s Woolwich Foot Tunnel to its rural source in Gloucestershire. This iconic route invites walkers to immerse themselves in a diverse mix of urban and rural scenery, with plentiful wildlife-spotting opportunities and convenient transport links throughout.

Whether you're a first-time long-distance walker or an experienced hiker seeking a low-elevation, year-round adventure, this comprehensive guidebook divides the Thames Path into 20 manageable daily stages. Along the way, discover historic landmarks such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Runnymede Meadow (where the Magna Carta was sealed), Windsor Castle, England’s oldest town Abingdon, and the renowned Oxford University.

The route is described from sea to source, following the River Thames upstream. A helpful summary table enables you to combine or split stages, making it simple to tailor your journey to your interests and schedule. For confident navigation, a separate, pocket-sized booklet contains detailed 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps.

• 20 stage-by-stage route descriptions covering the full Thames Path trail from London to Gloucestershire
• Clear, step-by-step directions supported by detailed mapping and downloadable GPX files for use with GPS devices and smartphone apps
• Separate map booklet with 1:25,000 OS maps for accurate, on-the-ground navigation
• Handy trek planner and route summary table to help you customize your itinerary—walk the entire Thames Path in about three weeks or enjoy it in shorter sections at your own pace
• Refreshment stops, accommodation, and transport options are listed for each stage, including Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, and trail-side facilities

 

Plan your Thames Path adventure with confidence and experience one of the UK’s most treasured National Trails with this definitive guidebook and map set.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and exploring the river and Docklands since 1981, when he worked on the Thames Walk Feasibility Study – which resulted in the Countryside Commission persuading the government to designate the 180-mile route as a national trail.

In addition to writing three Thames books, Leigh spent a decade as author of the London Transport Walks Book series. He also devised the 20-mile Bournemouth Coast Path, which now links the South West Coast Path to the Solent Way to create a 652-mile coast route from Minehead to Emsworth. In addition to a guide to this route, he has written walking books featuring Dorset's coast and countryside and the New Forest.

Leigh has also worked as a reporter for the walkers' magazine TGO.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cicerone Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1786311488
• ISBN 13: 9781786311481
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible