Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow landscape

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Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow

~3 days · 37 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance37 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain351 ft
Gain / mile9 ft
High point253 ft
Difficulty index6/100

What the Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow is known for

Sections 7–9 of Thames Path is an official 57 km point-to-point section from Wallingford to Marlow.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 302 ft to 732 ft over 37 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 2.8 mi · 8%
  • Downhill 2.1 mi · 6%
  • Flat 32.0 mi · 87%

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 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow?

6 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow 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 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow take?

Most backpackers hike the Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow?

The Thames Path — Sections 7–9: Wallingford to Marlow climbs roughly 351 ft total — about 9 ft per mile, topping out near 253 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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