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Thames Footpath Challenge

    Event details

  • Location: London
  • Dates: 26 April or 11 October 2025
  • Registration fee: £45
  • Fundraising target: £235
  • Distance: 42 km
Two walkers wearing rucksacks walking along side the Thames public footpath.

Since the RSPCA is an official partner of this event, you'll receive a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when you sign up to support us.

About the event

This is a tough 1-day challenge that will see you walking a marathon distance from Hampton Court to Millennium Bridge. Following the Thames Path for 42 km, you'll see the changing landscape from leafy areas of west London to the bustling city sights in the east.

Our challenge starts near Hampton Court, and after passing Teddington Lock you'll see the historic Old Deer Park and Kew Gardens. After passing upmarket Chiswick and Barnes, you’ll continue through Putney and Wandsworth to the beautiful Battersea Park, before heading over the bridge to pass right next to the Houses of Parliament. Next, you’ll head through the hubbub of the South Bank, where you’ll see the famous sight of the Millennium Bridge welcoming you to your finish point.

Benefits to trekking for us

  • Trek a marathon along London’s Thames Path
  • Walk past iconic London sights like the Houses of Parliament
  • A 42 km journey passing historic parkland, busy city and famous landmarks
  • Walk along the Thames from Hampton Court to the iconic Millennium Bridge
  • Follow the River Thames and cross over several beautiful bridges

Support from us

  • Team Animal trekking T-shirt made out of recycled plastic bottles
  • Dedicated fundraising support from our friendly events team
  • Fundraising materials to help you reach your target
  • Helpful training advice for your trek
  • A Facebook group to chat with your fellow trekkers
  • A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal trekkers.

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