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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 8d

EA contractors removing the central span of Temple Bridge btwn Hurley and Marlow now to assess refurbish or replace. Decision by 31 Oct. Costs to replace the whole bridge by 31 March.
Link 👇 for updates engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/thames-area-...
#thamespath #templebridge

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations Sarah, that's one helluva way to 'enjoy' a circular walking route around the middle of London 😆😄

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 28d

Huge congratulations John, a brilliant achievement to walk The Great Chalk Way this year 👏👏
Time to put your feet up and sort your photos, before planning your next walking adventure 🥾🥾

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 28d

Skyscapes above the Thames Traditional Boat festival in July for #CloudAppreciationDay Several of these Dunkirk Little Ships are on the Annual Veterans Cruise this w/e between Chertsey and Staines #riverthames @johnmtippetts.bsky.social @riverthamessoc.bsky.social @patriciastoughton.bsky.social

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you Freddie speaking passionately about the importance of the #ThamesPath and @theridgewaynt.bsky.social for local people, economy, people's mental & physical health, wildlife and heritage. More funding for National Trails is vital for their sustainable future! @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social

Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶 @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today I led a debate in Westminster on our National Trails, including the Thames Path and the closed Marsh Lock Horsebridge. I’ve been campaigning to reopen it with local Brownie Claudia. Funding for plans is secured but there’s still a long way to go!

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Sep 5

Brilliant work by Smallwood Contractors this week regrading and resurfacing the #ThamesPath near Beetle & Wedge, Moulsford, transforming a very muddy section 😒 into a superb route 😀 Today 30+ Walk Works walkers, TP strollers and T184 event runners all approved 👏 #footpathfriday

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hi Kristi, it may be best to give Bygone Boating a call (phone number on the Benson Ferry sign in the photo) to check they will be running on the day you plan to walk from Wallingford to Abingdon. The walking route is here www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 29

#fingerpostfriday the Thames Path across Benson Weir is due to reopen in Spring 2026. The EA contractor is rebuilding the weir with new radial gates, fish pass and a wide walkway. Benson Ferry operates in summer. Thames Path diversion👇
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-...
#thamespath #benson

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 18

Starting today from Malmesbury, the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Walk arrives in Kingston-on-Thames on 4 September, 800 years to the day of the coronation of Athelstan. The Pilgrim Walk includes the #ThamesPath Cricklade to Wallingford and Henley to Kingston 👇
athelstan1100.co.uk/events-ticke...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you for all your photos and posts from your #thamespath adventures @jeremysaul2.bsky.social showing the Thames Path offers more than a long-distance walking route between the Cotswolds and London 🤗
@riverthamessoc.bsky.social

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 15

🙏 @campaignerkate.bsky.social for your lovely blog post 👇
of your nostalgic walk in the upper reaches of the Thames from Kelmscott. A great route for summer walks this weekend too. The river's low, meadows are high with grasses and riverside trees give shade #fingerpostfriday #thamespath
Archive 📷

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 10

Take a musical walk with poetry and prose on the King Charles III England Coast Path with 'Words & Music' on BBC Radio 3 from 6pm this evening and BBC Sounds 👇🥾🥾👇 #NationalTrails
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 3 - Words and Music, The Coastal Path

A trip following the Charles III coast path around England in poems, prose and music.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 30

May sunshine and a 'dusting' of golden yellow on North Hill from millions of buttercup flowers 😍 Day's Lock and Wittenham Clumps a favourite for #thamespath fans!
Thank you @hedleythorne.bsky.social

Hedley Thorne @hedleythorne.bsky.social · Jul 30

Day's Lock, Wittenham

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Aug 1

Spot the #ThamesPath fingerpost through the willow leaves at Bellrope Meadow, Cookham, with the fascinating Cookham Abbey University of Reading archaeological dig in the background. Visit 👇
cookhamabbey.org.uk
#fingerpostfriday

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 30

May sunshine and a 'dusting' of golden yellow on North Hill from millions of buttercup flowers 😍 Day's Lock and Wittenham Clumps a favourite for #thamespath fans!
Thank you @hedleythorne.bsky.social

Hedley Thorne @hedleythorne.bsky.social · Jul 30

Day's Lock, Wittenham

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 26

Good Luck to everyone wearing these bright green t-shirts on the Thames Path Mighty Hike today, starting from Eton to Cookham (half-marathon) and Remenham (marathon) distances, having a great time fund-raising for Macmillan Cancer Support www.macmillan.org.uk/mighty-hikes... 🥾🥾🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️👏👏

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 22

Powerful new water-safety film from the Port of London Authority 👇 as summer in the city brings more people to the River Thames and the foreshore. Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe.
pla.co.uk/water-safety Don't Mess With the Thames.
@thames21.bsky.social @riverthamessoc.bsky.social @1clog.bsky.social

Water safety

We are committed to reducing the number of people who drown in the tidal Thames, either accidentally or through suicide.

pla.co.uk

Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 17

Well done @johnmtippetts.bsky.social 👏👏 walking the Thames Path a fantastic SIX times. Two (or is it three?) the full length of Source to Sea along the England Coast Path from Woolwich Foot Tunnel. Such a wonderful achievement!! Thank you for all your superb photos 👇 www.flickr.com/photos/thrap...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 15

The X40 River Rapids bus service is popular with National Trails walkers on the #ThamesPath and the Ridgeway because it stops at convenient locations to access these long-distance walking routes and connects with @gwr.com rail services at Reading.
@gojauntly.bsky.social @theridgewaynt.bsky.social

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · Jul 15

The X40 River Rapids bus between Oxford, Wallingford and Reading will go up to 3 per hour from August with the introduction of a new fleet of buses. The route will switch from Iffley Road to Abingdon Road. www.oxfordbus.co.uk/service-x40-...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 14

Oh yes, some traditions never change!

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 14

The historic tradition of Swan Upping starts today from Sunbury-on-Thames and continues along the River Thames to Abingdon on Friday. Visit Royal Swan website www.royalswan.co.uk for places and times to see this annual census and health-check of swans and cygnets.
#riverthames #thames #swanupping

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 9

Check our interactive map 👇 for information about diversion routes while the river's embankment and the Thames Path are being repaired through Oxford.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 8

Here's the link 👇 to the short diversion route to take between Folly Bridge and Donnington Bridge in Oxford thru' July into September while essential repairs are made to the embankment and path.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-...

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 6

👏👏 Congratulations @tripletlg.bsky.social striding out under moody summer skies in the upper Thames landscape. The Thames, and the Thames Path, here so different from the hustle and bustle of Westminster, Kingston, Reading and Oxford!

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · Jul 4

Ouch @thewateriswide.net toes take time to heal! Look forward to seeing you on the Thames Path as soon as you've recovered. 🥾🥾

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