16. The Thames Path
Running for 180 miles from the rivers source in rural Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier, the Thames path is England's newest national trail and one of the most varied and accessible of the country's long distance paths. The Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks lead the walker through the tranquil water meadows, past the dreaming spires of Oxford and the pageantry of Windsor and Hampton Court, through the heart of the capital, to London's docklands and beyond. This is the official guide to the path and will be invaluable to the long distance walker and weekend stroller alike.
" The route is split into convenient sections.
" 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section marked with points of special interest.
" Circular routes off the trail for shorter walks in the area.
" Route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features.
" Background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry, and land use.
" Towns and villages on the route with facilities for walkers.
" Sources of information on accommodation, including camping, and public transport.
" Addresses of useful organisations.
" The Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside.
" The route is split into convenient sections.
" 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section marked with points of special interest.
" Circular routes off the trail for shorter walks in the area.
" Route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features.
" Background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry, and land use.
" Towns and villages on the route with facilities for walkers.
" Sources of information on accommodation, including camping, and public transport.
" Addresses of useful organisations.
" The Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside.