Cicerone publishes guidebooks for long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, scrambling, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, cycling guides, hill and mountain skills and outdoor photography. Cicerone's aim is to inspire you, and to provide the information needed to enable you to plan and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity, whether in the British Isles or overseas.
Publisher's Information 2026
The route is described from sea to source, following the River Thames upstream from London’s Woolwich Foot Tunnel to its rural source in Gloucestershire. A handy summary table allows you to combine or split stages, so you can tailor your Thames Path journey to focus on vibrant cities like London and Oxford, historic towns such as Windsor and Abingdon, or the peaceful riverside villages and countryside in between.
For confident navigation along the entire Thames Path, whether winding past landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, skirting the meadows of Runnymede, or meandering through Oxford, a separate, pocket-sized booklet contains detailed 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps.
20 stage-by-stage route descriptions cover the full Thames Path, guiding you from London’s urban heart through Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, to Gloucestershire’s tranquil countryside.
Clear, step-by-step directions are supported by detailed mapping and downloadable GPX files, making it easy to follow the Thames Path through city neighborhoods, historic market towns, and scenic rural stretches using GPS devices or smartphone apps.
A handy trek planner and route summary table help you customise your itinerary, walk the entire Thames Path in about three weeks, or enjoy shorter sections at your own pace, focusing on highlights such as the regal streets of Windsor, the literary city of Oxford, or the idyllic Thames Valley villages.
Refreshment stops, accommodation, and transport options are listed for each stage, with recommendations in key locations such as Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, as well as convenient trail-side facilities throughout the route.
