Thames Path South Bank Section 1a

Walks, England, Greater London, Richmond upon Thames

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  • Welcome to the Thames Path! This walk follows the South Bank of the iconic Thames Path National Trail, from Teddington Lock to Albert Bridge.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Thames Path! This walk follows the South Bank of the iconic Thames Path National Trail, from Teddington Lock to Albert Bridge.

  • Step 2: The nearest station to the start of this walk is Teddington. From Station Road exit, turn left onto Station Road and then right onto the High Street. Follow the High Street East until it becomes Ferry Road and cross the river.

  • Step 3: Alternatively take bus routes 281, 285 or R68 to Teddington Lock from the High Street. From Teddington Lock bus stop, walk ahead along Ferry Road, crossing the river by the footbridge and turn left.

  • At Teddington Lock, walk with the river on your left.

    Step 4: At Teddington Lock, walk with the river on your left.

  • The Thames Path is broad and gravelled here above the sloping river bank with tide-washed willows.

    Step 5: The Thames Path is broad and gravelled here above the sloping river bank with tide-washed willows.

  • On your left, you’ll pass an obelisk marked “Thames Conservancy Lower Limit 1909.”

    Step 6: On your left, you’ll pass an obelisk marked “Thames Conservancy Lower Limit 1909.”

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