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Thames Head

No. 1672 of 6,557 in the Cotswolds, No. 9 for hikes. Nature, 5.1 km from Cirencester.

Thames Head
Photo: Mertbiol, CC0

A natural spring in the Cotswolds, known by its name as the head of the River Thames.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

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Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cirencester Park Club CampsiteStay, 1.3 km from CirencesterCamping
Green Field Family CampsiteStay, 2.8 km from CirencesterCamping
Mayfield Park Touring & CampingStay, 3.4 km from CirencesterCamping
Cotswold Lakes CampingStay, 6.2 km from Cirencester, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Waitrose Cafein Cirencester, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Sam & Jakin Cirencester, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Crownin Cirencester, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Rave Coffeein Cirencester, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Corinium Museumin Cirencester, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Cirencester Air Raid Shelterin Cirencester, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Poolin Cirencester, just outside the areaRainy day
Cirencester Town FC1.5 km from Cirencester, just outside the areaRainy day

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