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Windsor to Oxford in 11 Days
9 nights and 10 days walking

Thames Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

This 180 mile walking holiday along the River Thames is between the source at ThamesHead and the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. You walk via Oxford, Henley, Marlow, Hampton Court, Kew and London.

Thames Path walking holiday in England with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in England with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in England with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in England with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path walking holiday in England with Lets Go Walking

Thames Path Walking Holiday
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11 Day itinerary
Walking Holiday in England
from Windsor to Oxford
via Marlow, Henley on Thames, Reading, Goring and Abingdon

On this section of the Thames Path walking holiday you walk 74 miles of the 180 miles of one of UK’s National Walking Trails. The walking holiday follows the meandering course of the River Thames fromWindsor to Oxford.
The hiking route is a great first walking holiday experience as it is easy walking and offers a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route.

The route starts in the city of Oxford which is a great place to visit, with good shopping, restaurants and pubs.
This Thames Path walking holiday is great hiking for visitors to the UK as it offers a taste of England’s history mixed with the modern UK of today. This is a gentle walk, full of contrasts, with bustling cities and quiet river banks.

One of England’s great rivers is full of surprises as its path flows gently from its source and the stunning Cotswolds. On the Thames Path tour you walk through some of Southern England’s most historic landscapes, full of wildlife and heritage. The highlights of Windsor and Oxford are en-route so why not take rest days to explore the many galleries and museums, and take advantage of the fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.

The Thames Path walking holiday connects with:

Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.

The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.

We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.

Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.

Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.

All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing.  The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.

This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.

The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.

Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.

Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.

Thames Path Walking Holiday
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from Windsor to Oxford (upstream)

11 day itinerary
9 days walking and 10 nights

Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Windsor
Optional Day 1:   extra day in Windsor
Day 2: Windsor to Maidenhead               8 miles
Day 3: Maidenhead to Marlow                7 miles
Day 4: Marlow to Henley                         8.5 miles
Optional Day 2: extra day in Henley
Day 5: Henley to Reading                        9 miles
Day 6: Reading to Goring/Streatley       11 miles
Day 7: Goring to Wallingford                   7 miles
Day 8: Wallingford to Clifton Hampden  8.5 miles
Day 9: Clifton Hampden to Abingdon      5.5 miles
Day 10:
Abingdon to Oxford                     9.5 miles
Optional Day 3: extra day in Oxford
Day 11: Depart after breakfast

Prices per person for Thames Path
11 day itinerary 10 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2024£1,490£2,080£2,280

All prices subject to change

Extra nights from £59 per person depending on location

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Thames Path
Walking Holiday 11 days
Windsor to Oxford 

Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Windsor
Macdonald Windsor Hotel

double/twin
 £59.00

Single
please ask

Marlow
The Complete Angler

double/twin
 £125.00

Single
please ask

Reading
Crown Plaza Hotel
Malmaison Hotel

double/twin
£49.00
£49.00

Single
 please ask
 please ask

Goring/Streatley
The Swan

double/twin
£73.00

single
please ask

Abingdon
Crown & Thistle Hotel

double/twin
£15.00

single
please ask

Oxford

double/twin

Single

Head of the River

 £68.00

please ask

Randolph Hotel

£189.00

please ask

Royal Oxford Hotel

 £72.00

please ask

Malmasion Oxford Castle

 £118.00

please ask

Thames Path Walking Holiday
Oxford to Windsor
Suggested Tour Duration
:
10 nights, 9 days walking
Total Distance:
74 miles/118 kms
Min/max daily distance:
5.5/11 miles
Average Daily distance:
8 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Oxford
The Oxford Canal
The Kennet and Avon Canal
Henley
Marlow
Windsor and Windsor Castle
This route connects with:
Oxford Canal Towpath
Shakespeares Way
The Ridgeway
Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Please note the Windsor Horse Show will take place In Windsor from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th May 2024,
and the Windsor Triathalon will take place on Sunday 9th June 2024.
These events affect the availability of accommodation in Windsor and our ability to deliver your luggage. 
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on this section  of the Thames Path we suggest you avoid these dates.

Please note the Henley Regatta will take place in Henley between Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th July 2024.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Henley on Thames. 
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on this section of the Thames Path we suggest you avoid Henley on this date.

What’s included
in your Thames Path Walking Holiday
in England

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer of 1 piece of luggage per person, max 20kg
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries
  • OS 1:25,000 map
  • guide book to Thames Path

Optional Extras
for your Thames Path Walking Holiday in England

  • upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
  • inn to inn walks
 

What’s not included
in your Thames Path Walking Holiday in England

  • lunches and dinners
  • travel insurance
  • entrance to local attractions

Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.

Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.

This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Thames Path Walking Holiday:
How to get there:

  • By Plane  to Bristol, Birmingham or London where we can arrange transfer to London or Kemble etc
  • By Car to London or Kemble etc where parking is available
  • By Train/Bus to London or Kemble etc

Our relaxed pace walking holidays in the UK include Guernsey in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man Coastal Footpath, Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath, Thames Path and Oxford Canal Towpath.

We have river walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland and Wales.

This is one of our categories of walking holidays.

River walking holidays with Lets Go Walking