Thames Path Stage 2 Somerford Keynes to Cricklade- BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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Overview

BOOKING ESSTENTIAL FOR CAR SHARE ARRANGEMENTS
The path takes us through the Cotswold Water Park (old gravel pits) and through Flood Hatches Copse to the village of Ashton Keynes on to Waterhay, more lakes to eventually arrive at Cricklade, the first town on the Thames Path. There are a selection of cafes in Cricklade High Street for refreshments at the end of the walk. Bring a picnic lunch and drink to have mid day.

Friday, 29 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Notes taken from The Thames Path by David Sharp

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 01810 94707
Nearest postcode:: GL7 6DX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR CAR SHARE ARRANGEMENTS Meet in Cricklade, parking in the free town car park, next to Green Cables Surgery , 38A High Street SN6 6AY. We will car share back to Neigh Bridge Country Park GL7 6DX which is pay and display £4 for 5 hours.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 09975 93681
Nearest postcode:: SN6 6AY
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

The walk finishes in Cricklade

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