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🌊 River Thames Headwaters (Thames Head)
Seasonal springs in the Cotswolds


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 14:56
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located near Coates village, 3 miles southwest of Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Springs are seasonal and can dry up during summer months
  • Alternative source claimed at Seven Springs, 11 miles away near Cheltenham
  • Popular hiking destination in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Thames Head represents the traditionally accepted source of the River Thames, consisting of a group of seasonal springs ...

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