The Thames path is a low risk route for cyclists that takes you right into the heart of central London and could potentially be used by thousands of cyclists from Sunbury and Hounslow in the west to Dartford and Darenth in the east.
Currently cyclist are not allowed to use the London sections?
The full route of the Thames Path can now be seen on Google maps. It has been divided into 15 sections.
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=209481124411824590577.0004a7522c174dc433b2a&msa=0
The Thames Path Trail needs no introduction as the main artery that runs through the beating heart of London. While the National Trail stretches westwards to the source of the River Thames in the Cotswolds, the London section covers a magical 40 miles (64 km) of easy, level cycling on both sides of the river from Hampton Court Palace, through the heart of London to the East India Dock on the north bank and the River Darent on the south bank.
Lets get more people on bikes with lower risks getting the lungs of London and all cities breathing clearly once again.
The route is well marked by the National Trail symbol from west of London to the end of the National Trail at the Thames Barrier in the London Borough of Greenwich on the south side and at Island Gardens on the north side.
It is possible to continue cycling eastwards - on the south side the path continues through Charlton, Woolwich, Thamesmead and on past Erith and the GLA boundary with Kent and on the north side the trail carries on as far as East India Dock. Beyond the Thames Barrier, however, the route is way-marked with the Thames Barge symbol rather than the National Trail Icon.
What do you think, this could be adapted for all city centres ?
Currently cyclist are not allowed to use the London sections?
The full route of the Thames Path can now be seen on Google maps. It has been divided into 15 sections.
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=209481124411824590577.0004a7522c174dc433b2a&msa=0
The Thames Path Trail needs no introduction as the main artery that runs through the beating heart of London. While the National Trail stretches westwards to the source of the River Thames in the Cotswolds, the London section covers a magical 40 miles (64 km) of easy, level cycling on both sides of the river from Hampton Court Palace, through the heart of London to the East India Dock on the north bank and the River Darent on the south bank.
Lets get more people on bikes with lower risks getting the lungs of London and all cities breathing clearly once again.
The route is well marked by the National Trail symbol from west of London to the end of the National Trail at the Thames Barrier in the London Borough of Greenwich on the south side and at Island Gardens on the north side.
It is possible to continue cycling eastwards - on the south side the path continues through Charlton, Woolwich, Thamesmead and on past Erith and the GLA boundary with Kent and on the north side the trail carries on as far as East India Dock. Beyond the Thames Barrier, however, the route is way-marked with the Thames Barge symbol rather than the National Trail Icon.
What do you think, this could be adapted for all city centres ?
