Seven Springs – Source of the River Thames

Seven Springs – Source of the River Thames

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Seven Springs – Source of the River Thames

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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

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October 5, 2023

Hiking

At this little pocket in the County of Gloucestershire is Seven Springs, the official source of the iconic River Thames. At 229 miles long, the Thames is the UK's longest river, flowing through southern England all the way to London.

Simon

July 10, 2020

Road cycling

Ask anyone local and they'll tell you that this is the real source of the Thames. Unlike that place at Kemble, which is usually dry anyway, these 7 (seven) springs keep bubbling up the goods all year. Pity that it's a truck stop nowadays.

Clive G

August 25, 2026

Hiking

The true and logical source of the Thames, making it the longest river in the country!

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Seven Springs & Leckhampton Hill loop

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Embark on a moderate 4.7-mile (7.6 km) hike through the diverse landscapes of the Cotswolds, offering a rewarding experience that takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. You…

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