River Thames

The River Thames is a famous river that runs a total of 346 km (215 mi).

The River runs from Kemble, Gloucestershire to the Thames Estuary near Southend-on-Sea.

It is often associated with London, and it is often used as the border for North London and South London.

Route of the River
As already mentioned, the River's source is located in the small village of Kemble in Gloucestershire. From here it travels eastwards through the cities of Oxford, Reading and Windsor amongst many others.

As the River enters Greater London it turns north-east and passes Hampton Court and Richmond. The River then enters Central London where it passes many famous landmarks such as Westminster's Clock Tower (also known as "Big Ben"), the London Eye and the Tower of London.

Entering East London, the River passes over the world's first underwater tunnel, appropriately named the Thames Tunnel. Not too far from here the River flows around the Isle of Dogs, a former island. Upon turning sharply past the Greenwich Peninsula it flows further east, passing the Thames Flood Barriers.

The River then expands further and continues eastwards until reaching the Thames Estuary into the North Sea.