Thames Path 30th anniversary relay passes through Richmond this month
By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A month-long relay walk celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Thames Path is making its way from the source of the river in the Cotswolds to Woolwich, passing through Richmond along the way.
Thames Landscape Strategy is hosting two sections of the relay along the Arcadian Thames — a stretch recognised for its historic landscapes, biodiverse riverbanks and riverside communities. The relay is organised in collaboration with the Drinkable Thames initiative.
Participants do not need to commit to the full route. Walkers are welcome to join for a short section, hop on and off along the way, or attend one of the designated highlight stops. The route through Richmond takes in quiet riverside meadows, historic parklands and more urban stretches of the river.
The Thames Path National Trail was designated in 1996 and runs for approximately 184 miles. It passes through Barnes, making this an accessible opportunity for local residents to take part in a section close to home.
Full details of dates, sections and joining points are available through the Thames Landscape Strategy. Thames Path 30th Anniversary Relay