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The Thames Path is a lovely National Trail stretching 184 miles along the banks of the River Thames, stretching from its source in Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier at Charlton in southeast London. The path has been in the planning stages since the end of World War II, but was only constructed and opened to the public in 1996. Today, it meanders along the lost floodplains of Richmond and the tidal areas near Teddington Lock, offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities for pedestrians throughout the year. Major sections of the path traverse past the campus of Oxford, the historic Weybridge Ferry dock, Kew Gardens, and the Wetlands Centre at Barnes before connecting to the nearby London Outer Orbital Path near Erith. Along the way, visitors can enjoy excellent vantage points of major city landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Royal Docks, and Hampton Court Palace.

The Thames Path
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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