park at the end of the hike. start of hike missed but is easy to find from top of railway road. We came back via road as access that isn't recorded has a very high turnstile and so not as accessible as the rest of the walk

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May 23, 2025

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1. Source of the River Thames – Cirencester Amphitheatre loop from Cirencester

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2. Source of the River Thames – Source of the River Thames loop from Kemble

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3. Source of the River Thames – Source of the River Thames loop from Kemble

5.64km

01:27

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Kemble, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Source of the River Thames

1. Source of the River Thames – Cirencester Amphitheatre loop from Cirencester

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