The source of the River Thames is found in a remote Cotswold meadow on the edge of the village of Kemble. This spot marks the official start of the 184 mile (296 km) Thames Path.

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October 9, 2024

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The source of the Thames is a little difficult to find because it is in the middle of cultivated meadows. We had to take a little detour because there were huge combine harvesters driving right through the meadows. However, once you cross the field, you will find a fenced-in area where the spring is marked.
We were there in midsummer, so there was no water bubbling here. Another new experience: a spring without water.

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

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