The South Bank walk along the tow path is a peaceful, quiet stroll shared with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. There are plenty of great places, on both sides of the river, to watch the boat race.
The latter section on the North bank is packed with lovely riverside pubs.
Kew to Hammersmith
North bank
7.26 km - 4.50 miles
Kew Bridge
Thames Road
The Steam Packet
The Bell and Crown
The City Barge
Kew Railway Bridge
The Bulls Head
Donald Pleasance Plaque
Strand on the Green Sailing Club
Grove Park Road
Hartingdon Road
Right at Chiswick Quay
Chiswick Quay Marina
Chiswick Bridge
Dukes Meadows
Left at Thames Tradesmans Rowing Club
Dan Mason Drive
Right under Railway arch
Right to Promenade
Emanuel School Boat House
Dukes Meadows Bandstand
Chiswick Pier
St Nicholas Church
Chiswick Mall
Chiswick Eyot
The Black Lion
The Old Ship
Linden House
William Morris Society
The Dove
The Rutland Arms
The Blue Anchor
Hammersmith Bridge
South Bank
6.14 km - 3.81 miles
Kew Bridge
Kew Pier
Olivers Island
Kew Railway Bridge
National Archives Building
Mortlake Crematorium
Chiswick Bridge
The Ship
Mortlake Brewery
Tapestry Court
Jubilee Gardens
Tideway Yard
The Limes
Rick Stein restaurant
The White Hart
Barnes Railway Bridge
The Terrace
Watermans Arms
The Bulls Head
Lonsdale Road
Fork left to Thames Path
Leg o Mutton reservoir
Right at Swedish School
Left Lonsdale Road
St Pauls School
Left to Castelnau
The Bridge pub
Hammersmith Bridge