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Follow the iconic River Thames on the Thames Path National Trail. 185.2 miles of history, wildlife, villages, towns, cities and beautiful countryside from its source in Gloucestershire to London. https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/thames-path
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In Women's History Month celebrate the life of Ada Salter, here with her spade on the Thames Path in Rotherhithe, part of a family group of sculptures. A trailblazer: she planted trees, campaigned for green spaces and social justice. Read on πŸ‘‡ londonhistorians.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/r...

Heron iconography on the Thames Path in Oxford. Embedded in mosaic at 1 o'clock within a Sundial designed by artist Josie Webber at Osney Community Hydro. The Folly Restaurant at Folly Bridge, within sight and sound of Tom Tower and Great Tom bell at Christ Church. @everyheron.bsky.social

These friends and their dogs are having the best time on the Thames Path National Trail πŸ€— Well walked! Thank you @tripletlg.bsky.social Superb photos!

Spotted this smart young heron fishing in the stream outside the River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames @everyheron.bsky.social

Spring has sprung in Henley 🌞 download the @gojauntly.bsky.social app for 'Rail to Thames Path National Trail' walks through several towns and villages along the Thames. In Henley drop in to the River & Rowing Museum for Wind in the Willows, great café, and Olympic rowing success.

Walk in the footsteps of the artist JMW Turner who designed and then lived in Sandycombe Lodge, Twickenham just a short walk from the Thames Path National Trail. Take the circular walk www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-... to visit Turner's House turnershouse.org #Turner250

Oxford's Port Meadow flood after the storm on Wednesday.

This evening, join Clare Balding on the River Thames in 'Tales from the Riverbank' on Channel 5, 8pm to meet friendly lock-keepers, take the oars with Swan Uppers, and discover who the King's Bargemaster is and his duties. www.channel5.com/show/tales-f...

Lessons in the open air beside the River Thames near Kew Bridge circa 1950s πŸ€— @brendaoconnell2.bsky.social @thames21.bsky.social @thameslandscape.bsky.social

The power of mysterious mistletoe, a plant that lives on trees!

The stepped footbridge next to Swinford Bridge has been closed by Oxfordshire County Council for safety reasons. Map of Thames Path diversion route on public rights of way btwn Eynsham Lock and Pinkhill Lock, see link πŸ‘‡ avoids busy road with no footway. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-...

Useful gardening tip (it's time to trim the lavender) from @johnmtippetts.bsky.social enjoying his visit to Ham House and walk along the Thames Path National Trail from Richmond. Always unusual views in John's photos - thank you!

Congratulations to all the photographers who captured the extraordinary beauty of the River Thames through London in the 2025 Thames Lens competition πŸ‘‡ thamesfestivaltrust.org/read-watch-l... Reply and tell us which one is your favourite 😍

'Into The Zone’ will be fascinating exhibition by artists focussing on the Thames Estuary and the tidal foreshore in London, Essex and Kent. Free entry 'Into the Zone' from 22 Feb to 11 May, 2-4.30pm, at Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend. πŸ‘πŸ‘ @iantokelove.bsky.social

Thank you @tripletlg.bsky.social and friends for superb photos of your #ThamesPath walk this weekend - fun with friends and dogs, wonderful views, fascinating riverside sculptures - everything you need for a good walk!

Hurry to see the Lost Gardens of London, including this eco-park at Tower Bridge, in the excellent exhibition at The Garden Museum, on the Thames Path National Trail next to Lambeth Palace. gardenmuseum.org.uk/lost-gardens...

😍 Galentines or Valentines - grab your pal or your love and head on a walk with a pub! From East Lothian to East Sussex. Enjoy a nature hug on us. 🀝 https://walks.gojauntly.com/collections/walking-dates-86?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=user-share&utm_source=in-app

On #WomenInScience day listen to Kathy Willis, Prof of Biodiversity at Oxford University, describe ways that nature and views like these on the Thames Path at Port Meadow help to make us feel better. This Natural Life πŸ‘‡ bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #MentalHealthAwareness

Bookings open today for Kelmscott Manor, the Thames-side home of arts and crafts philosopher and designer William Morris and his family. Enjoy a #ThamesPath walk to Lechlade, see Old Father Thames, have a paddle with Cotswold Canoe Hire. kelmscottmanor.org.uk www.cotswoldcanoehire.co.uk

Thrilled and blushing ☺️ to read the latest Ebb and Flow blog by @patriciastoughton.bsky.social Thank you to @johnmtippetts.bsky.social for your great photos of the Thames Path, you should be in the spotlight too. πŸ‘‡ thetidalthames.com

Is it OK to walk the Thames Path? These photos from a walk today between Day's Lock and Clifton Hampden, section on #flood alert map. Fields are very squelchy wet, paths are very muddy and slippery. Puddles are big and muddy to walk around. City and town centre routes will be drier!

πŸ‘πŸ‘ @thewriterswalk.com seeking inspiration from the words and images she finds on her walks. Share what you've found on or off the Thames Path today... #MotivationMonday Start with the wonderful Queenhithe Mosaic in the City of London. #mosaicmonday @walking-class-hero.bsky.social

It's been such a beautiful day in London today, as @tripletlg.bsky.social photos show - thank you for sharing them, and good luck with your next section of the Thames Path πŸ• πŸ₯ΎπŸ₯Ύ

⚠️ Check tide times if you're planning to be riverside in London this weekend. High tide will temporarily flood the Thames Path as seen in photos in Twickenham by Ruth Wadey and Captain Kwack. Map πŸ‘‡ check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/... #flood #rugby #twickenham #thames #london

Surprised and delighted to meet @geoffbirdy.bsky.social on the #ThamesPath yesterday πŸ‘‹ and hear about the Little Owls, beginning to stake out their territories. They favour pollarded willows and other trees with holes for their nests. Another attraction near Earth Trust's River of Life II.

Calling all aspiring walk leaders! πŸ“’ We're pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Together Pathway, a fully-funded programme for people from the Global Majority to access walk leadership training. ➑️ Walk Together Pathway info: bit.ly/4jtK6Lr ➑️ Apply by Mon 10 Feb: bit.ly/3Ec4dO1

#thicktrunktuesday @thamespathnt.bsky.social @thames21.bsky.social @paulpowlesland.bsky.social #blackpoplar

After #StormHerminia today this #flood alert between Day's Lock and Pangbourne, more rain and flooding to follow on #Monday check flood maps here πŸ‘‡ check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/...

Just walked in bright cold sunshine from Hammersmith to Kew along the @thamespathnt.bsky.social - there was a big rowing comp taking place and we walked to the sound of shouts over the water and oars splashing. The river must always have been this lively once... #thames #amwalking

'Trees of the Boat Race' with @ticlme.bsky.social in glorious Saturday sunshine.

Looking forward to seeing @ticlme.bsky.social 'Trees of the Boat Race' photos this sunny Saturday. The Thames Path is a very long 'grandstand' from start to finish of the 4.25 mile Boat Race between Putney and Mortlake, this year on Sun 13 April. @johnmtippetts.bsky.social @riverthames.bsky.social

High winds across the Thames valley today and on Sunday may bring down trees and branches across the Thames Path. We'll do our best to remove them as soon as possible and keep the Trail clear. Stay safe! #stormhour #StormEowyn

'I soon learned that volunteers aren’t just people with time on their hands – they are people who make time for the things they care about', writes Sam Pyrah πŸ‘‡ www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... πŸ‘πŸ‘ Volunteers make time for the Thames Path monitoring, mowing, making and installing fingerposts.

@charleswright57.bsky.social takes a long view across the River Thames in London in this article πŸ‘‡ www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig... Local river groups e.g. @thames21.bsky.social are leading the way in restoring nature and improving the Thames.

Hazel catkins like these in Clare's photo seem to be early this year; promising spring, when there are still several weeks of winter to come πŸ₯Ά Thank you @clarewadd.bsky.social for your photos from the Thames Path and Ham House πŸ₯ΎπŸ₯Ύ with @walking-class-hero.bsky.social

We love Patricia's blog posts. The Twelve Days of Christmas makes the most of her patience and keen observation from various vantage points on the #ThamesPath National Trail through central London.

Will we spot the #ThamesPath National Trail on BBC Countryfile this evening πŸ€” only from aerial shots! The Trail crosses fields between Bablock Hythe and Pinkhill Lock, opposite Pinkhill Meadow and Ponds nature reserve at Farmoor Reservoir πŸ‘‡ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...