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Teddington Lock is a complex of three locks and opened to river traffic here in 1811. The river downstream of the lock, known as the Tideway, is tidal, and so the locks are the end of the Tidal Thames. This section of the Thames Path has so much to see and do along the way! There is the chance for a spot of bird watching at the London Wetlands Centre and Kew Gardens beckons the green fingered! Following the river downstream, although the Putney Bridge is the starting point of the Cambridge – Oxford boat race, this bridge symbolises the end of this section, and is a great place to sit down, enjoy the river views and have a bite to eat.
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Teddington Lock is a complex of three locks and opened to river traffic here in 1811. The river downstream of the lock, known as the Tideway, is tidal, and so the locks are the end of the Tidal Thames. This section of the Thames Path has so much to see and do along the way! On this side of the river, the route passes Syon Park, home to the Duke of Northumberland, a wonderful home, full of beauty and magnificence, of great paintings and furniture, with perhaps the finest Robert Adam interior in the country. Surrounded by its own parkland, with Kew Gardens across the Thames, it is hard to believe that Syon is barely 10 miles from central London! Stand on the Green is a particularly picturesque part of London and is well known for its pubs and restaurants so a perfect place for a pit-stop. Following the river downstream, although the Putney Bridge is the starting point of the Cambridge – Oxford boat race, this bridge symbolises the end of this section, and is a great place to sit down, enjoy the river views and have a bite to eat.
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Your walk starts in Wandsworth where there have been huge changes to the riverfront in the last 10 years. Much development has taken place providing wide, modern promenades for walkers alongside the river. Further developments have started, or are planned, but until they are complete the Thames Path in places has to divert away from the river. Battersea Park provides a welcome green space before the Path passes behind the old Power Station (due for development soon) and on to the real heart of the city between Vauxhall and Tower bridges. There's far too much along this stretch to list here, but some of the treats include: wonderful views of the Houses of Parliament, a chance to see the whole of the city from the London Eye, and a leisurely stroll along the 'South Bank' with all its theatres and galleries to enjoy.
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After a short detour away from the river and through Hurlingham Park you soon come to elegant Chelsea, home previously to many famous literary and artistic people. The Embankment gives great views across the river and takes you through Westminster, around the Houses of Parliament and on towards the financial square mile of the City of London. This section culminates in front of the dramatic Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Feel free to switch between the North and South Banks to see both sides of this impressive stretch of river.
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Enjoy a stroll along the Thames Path as it winds its way through some of the most evocative spots to the home of the Cutty Sark and the glorious Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. The transformation of docklands sits cheek by jowl with the traditional and post war redevelopment of Deptford so there is a lovely variance in scenery. Heritage and history in abundance at Greenwich with plenty of watering holes to slake that thirst and settle the pangs of hunger; www.visitgreenwich.org.uk
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Witness the transformation of London Docklands into a vibrant modern city landscape as you make your way downstream. Contemporary life has made its mark in the striking form of Canary Wharf's towers, the Thames Barrier and the Millennium Dome. On route, why not visit London’s largest city farm at Mudchute! To reach Greenwich, cross the Thames via the pedestrian tunnel at Island Gardens. Heritage and history in abundance at Greenwich with plenty of watering holes to slake that thirst and settle the pangs of hunger; www.visitgreenwich.org.uk
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This walks starts at the impressive Thames Barrier, opened in 1984 to protect London from flooding. From the barrier, the walk passes the Millennium Done then on through industrial sites to Greenwich, where there is plenty to see and do! The perfect place to finish a lovely weekend walk with heritage, history and an abundance of watering holes!
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