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Thames Path – Putney to Hampton Court and beyond
Summary:
Cycle the course of the famous Oxford v Cambridge boat race, see the grandeur of Richmond waterfront, enjoy the rural sights along to the majestic Hampton Court Palace, then finish through meadows and river locks.
Distance: 28 miles
Terrain: Flat
Path/Road: 1/2 mile of road, rest is path
Physical difficulty: Easy to moderate, 3.5 hours cycling at a slow pace. Completely flat. As you will be on the saddle for a few hours padded shorts or a gel seat cover will be useful for those not used to it.
Duration: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £20
Itinerary:
The Thames Path stretches from the Thames Barrier in the East to Cricklade, the source of the Thames in the West.
On this stretch from Putney to Staines you will cycle the course of the famous Oxford v Cambridge boat race, and enjoy the grandeur of Richmond waterfront. You’ll have time here to explore the Farmer’s Market.
Moving on the route becomes more rural as you reach the majestic Hampton Court Palace, and then finish through meadows, river locks and a ferry crossing! We also time the tour to coincide with one of the many rowing regattas, where we’ll hang out and soak up the most quintessential of British experiences!
Lunch is at The Angler’s pub in Walton on Thames. Stunning riverside location (check out the picture above!).
At the end of the tour we’ll head back on the train to return the hire bikes or feel free to find your own way home.
There will be rest stops along the way, taking in the glorious riverside hospitality.
Bike hire:
Go Pedal – Clapham – £20 day (not included, contact us if you need to hire)
Start and finish:
Start at Putney train station.
Finish at Staines train station.
Direct trains back to Putney to return hire bike or regular trains to Waterloo.
Included:
Fully guided tour
Places of interest pointed out
Basic tool kit carried to undertake minor repairs
Accident insurance cover
Trained first aider
Refund policy:
Contact us to cancel 2 weeks before event 100% refund, 1 week 50%, 2 days 25%, less than 2 days 0%