Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge landscape

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Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge

~3 days · 39 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance39 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain0 ft
Gain / mile0 ft
High point358 ft
Difficulty index6/100

What the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge is known for

Sections 1–3 of Thames Path is an official 63 km point-to-point section from Thames Head to Newbridge.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 689 ft to 1,175 ft over 39 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
  • Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
  • Flat 38.4 mi · 100%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge?

6 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge scores 6/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge take?

Most backpackers hike the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 39 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge?

The Thames Path — Sections 1–3: Thames Head to Newbridge climbs roughly 0 ft total — about 0 ft per mile, topping out near 358 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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