Managing authority
Natural England / Thames Path National Trail partnership / relevant river and local authorities
Government conservation authorityTHAMP completion certificate
Thames Path Completion Certificate
A 298 km National Trail following the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds through Oxford and the Thames Valley to Woolwich in London.
THAMPRegistry route
Image source and licence
Source of the River Thames and start of the Thames Path, Thames Head - August 2023 - 02 by Mertbiol, CC0; cropped and colour-treated.
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Trail context
A certificate grounded in the journey.
A considered completion record for Thames Path, built around private evidence review and a permanent public verification layer.
Completed Thames Path? Submit route-appropriate GPS tracks, activity links, dated photos, stamps, permits, guide confirmation, club confirmation, or a clear completion narrative. Route variants are assessed from the evidence provided.
Structured trail record
Authority, season and access
Official route status
Designated National Trail from the source near Kemble to Woolwich
National TrailNormal endpoints
Thames Head marker near Kemble to Thames Path terminal at Woolwich Foot Tunnel
Catalogue references: 51.695, -2.028 to 51.495, 0.064Elevation range
0 m to 112 m
Rounded catalogue elevationsRecommended months
March-October
River flooding, lock or bridge works, embankment repairs and tidal conditions in London can create temporary diversions.Access requirements
No trail-wide permit or compulsory guide. Check Environment Agency flood information, ferry/bridge status and current signed bank choices in London.
Permit/booking · Seasonal constraintsCollection and characteristics
National Trail
National TrailRiverUrbanCountrysideWaymarked
Coordinates and elevations are rounded catalogue references for discovery only. They are not navigation-grade or emergency waypoints. Always use current official route information and an appropriate map.
Reviewed route data
Route, stages and elevation
Interactive map of Thames Path
295.4-298 km, depending on route variant
312.35 km
211 m on mapped route
1–113 m
14-18 walking days
StartThames Head marker near KembleFinishThames Path terminal at Woolwich Foot Tunnel
- 1Thames Head
- 2Cricklade
- 3Lechlade
- 4Oxford
- 5Abingdon
- 6Wallingford and Goring
- 7Reading
- 8Henley
- 9Marlow
- 10Windsor
- 11Hampton Court
- 12Richmond and Kew
- 13Westminster
- 14Tower Bridge
- 15Greenwich
- 16Thames Barrier and Woolwich
Planning summary only. Check current closures, permits, weather, transport, and official navigation sources before travel.
Why get this certificate?
A 298 km National Trail following the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds through Oxford and the Thames Valley to Woolwich in London.
Your certificate includes a premium PDF, a permanent QR verification page, registry-signed metadata, and privacy-aware public display settings.
Accepted evidence
Route-matched proof examples
- Continuous dated GPX, FIT, TCX, or equivalent activity record covering the recognised route
- Route checkpoints: Thames Head; Lechlade; Abingdon; Reading; Windsor; Richmond and Kew; Tower Bridge; Thames Barrier and Woolwich
- Dated endpoint and checkpoint photographs plus stage history where track coverage has material gaps
- Evidence of required permits, bookings, guide arrangements, or access compliance where applicable
Before payment
Prepare proof that tells the whole route story.
Best evidence: GPX, FIT, or TCX files, trusted activity links, dated trail photos, stamps, permits, or guide confirmation. Photos alone may need supporting context.
Expected review level: Evidence Reviewed. Most reviews target 2–3 working days after payment and private proof upload.
Trail proof checklist
- Continuous dated GPX, FIT, TCX, or equivalent activity record covering the recognised route
- Route checkpoints: Thames Head; Lechlade; Abingdon; Reading; Windsor; Richmond and Kew; Tower Bridge; Thames Barrier and Woolwich
- Dated endpoint and checkpoint photographs plus stage history where track coverage has material gaps
- Evidence of required permits, bookings, guide arrangements, or access compliance where applicable
Distance and route variants are reviewed conservatively. Public pages never publish raw GPS points or private proof files.
Private review layer
Your proof is not your public profile.
Reviewers may see
GPS and activity files, uploaded photos, permits, stamps, guide confirmations, completion narrative, and clarification replies.
The public may see
Certificate status, trail, privacy-controlled display name, dates, verification level, issue date, fingerprint, and registry signature state.
Supported route variants
Signed north- and south-bank choices occur in London, including the recognised North Bank Teddington–Greenwich alternative. Follow a continuous official signed option; temporary bridge diversions are acceptable when documented.
Key route sequence: Thames Head - Cricklade - Lechlade - Oxford - Abingdon - Wallingford and Goring - Reading - Henley - Marlow - Windsor - Hampton Court - Richmond and Kew - Westminster - Tower Bridge - Greenwich - Thames Barrier and Woolwich.
Prepare your proofVerification levels
Evidence ReviewedPrivate completion evidence was assessed by a Verified Hikes reviewer.
GPS Evidence ReviewedA GPS file or trusted activity record formed part of the evidence review.
Photo + GPS ReviewedPhotographic context and GPS or activity evidence both supported the review.
Partner ConfirmedAn approved partner confirmed completion through a defined workflow.
Authority ConfirmedA trail authority explicitly confirmed the record through an approved workflow.
How the process works
Start verification
Create a paid application for this trail.
Upload proof
Add GPS, activity links, photos, stamps, permits, or confirmation documents privately.
Registry review
A reviewer checks evidence, dates, privacy, and verification level.
Certificate issued
Receive your premium PDF and QR-verifiable public record.
FAQ
What does the QR code prove?
It opens a safe registry page showing certificate metadata, signature status, evidence summary, and PDF fingerprint.
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