Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) landscape

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Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich)

~2 days · 19.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19.7 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain36 ft
Gain / mile2 ft
High point30 ft
Difficulty index3/100

What the Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) is known for

Sections 14–15 of Thames Path is an official 33 km point-to-point section from Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from -10 ft to 98 ft over 19.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 0.5 mi · 3%
  • Downhill 1.3 mi · 7%
  • Flat 17.8 mi · 91%

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 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich)?

3 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) scores 3/100, 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 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) take?

Most backpackers hike the Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich)?

The Thames Path — Sections 14–15: Putney to Thames Barrier (Woolwich) climbs roughly 36 ft total — about 2 ft per mile, topping out near 30 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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