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This is a great trail for all skill levels. There are many off-shoot trails you can take to extend this hike, but trail markings are not always clear. There is a map available at the beginning of the trail. This area is pretty heavily trafficked and there is not plenty of parking. There are lots of nice spots to stop and see the water. It can get pretty muddy here in the fall time! Hikers have reported that you can only use a wheelchair or stroller on part on this trail, and all-terrain or...

This loop through the serene Meadowlily area is a very well-trafficked hiking trail nestled between the Thames River and the sports field on Commissioner’s Road. Most of this route follows wide trails with lovely tree cover from old canopies, some wildflower meadows and lots of elevation changes. While the summer and fall are the best months for hiking, this is an all seasons trail that can even be nice for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing when the snow allows it. Summer and spring hiking...

This is a paved pathway that winds through residential areas, and through downtown London. It follows the Thames River in both north and south directions. Accessibility: There are at least two designated accessible parking spaces in the paved parking lots in Thames Park at the start of the trail on the east end. Both are van-accessible as there is a striped access aisle between them. The trail surface is paved asphalt or dirt and typically 1-3 meters wide. There is a painted dividing line...

What a pleasant nature adventure beside the Thames River. This is a very popular outdoor area, and there are multiple parking areas along the trail. The route is very well marked and maintained, following a mix of paved and divided trails and gravel trails. There are quite a few viewpoints and interesting bridges to see here, and this is a very popular birdwatching area.

The loop starts in London's iconic Springbank Park, where you will pass the 'castle' at Storybook Gardens. Then, you will follow the Thames Valley Trail for two kilometres and then climb up some steep roads to Reservoir Park where there is a plaque commemorating a battle which took place during the War of 1812. There is one steep and potentially slippery section on the trail leading down and out of Reservoir Park, so folks recommend hiking with poles in the rain or during winter to be...