Thames Pilgrim Way

The Thames Pilgrim Way is 164.48 km long and is commonly walked as a multi-day route in about 8 days. Some itineraries stretch it to around 10 days, which keeps daily mileage closer to 16 to 20 km and suits the trail’s easy overall grading.

The Thames Pilgrim Way starts near Radcot in Oxfordshire and follows the Thames corridor east to Runnymede in Surrey. It traces the river through the Diocese of Oxford, linking places such as Oxford and other Thames-side settlements before reaching the meadows at Runnymede.

The Thames Pilgrim Way is graded easy, with 766 m of total elevation gain spread across 164.48 km. That low climbing total for a route of this length makes it a realistic option for beginners with basic multi-day fitness, especially if the walk is broken into shorter stages.

The Thames Pilgrim Way is about 164.48 km, which is roughly 102.2 miles. Because it is a long, easy multi-day trail following the Thames corridor, it works well in sections, with many walkers splitting it into day walks or week-long stages rather than completing it all at once.

The Thames Pilgrim Way follows the River Thames and is known for riverside scenery rather than steep mountain terrain. Walkers can expect a route shaped by the Thames valley, with bridges, waterside paths, open countryside, and historic settlements including Oxford on the way east toward Runnymede.

Spring through early fall is usually the most practical time to walk the Thames Pilgrim Way, when longer daylight hours make an 8-day itinerary easier to manage. The route is low-lying and easy by grade, but riverside sections can feel wetter and muddier after prolonged rain, especially outside the drier months.