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    field of oilseed Anyone is welcome to come on two or three walks before joining the group officially but after this they must become a member to continue walking with us.  For information on joining have a look at the how to join page.

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Introduction Walk, Cumnor
Sunday 19th February


This is an introductory walk specifically orientated towards new members, but existing members very welcome.

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walkSunday Walk Abingdon to Drayton and Sutton Wick, 7 miles

Date Sunday 12th February 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Abingdon. The public car park in front of the Vale of White Horse District Council, Abbey Close,Abingdon,OX14 3JE. This car park is free on a Sunday. There are various bus services to Abingdon on a Sunday.
SU498971     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX14 5AS
Route A fairly flat walk starting in the centre of Abingdon and proceeding out through the Albert Park and then out along the footpaths and byways to Drayton. Lunch will be taken at Sutton Wick before returning passed the chickens and the turkey and through the fields and along the River Thames.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring a pack lunch.
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




walkSunday Walk Introduction Walk - Cumnor, 5.7 miles

Date Sunday 19th February 2012
Start Time 2:00 PM
Meeting Point and Parking Cumnor. Meet outside the stairs to the Church (St Michaels) next to the post office/shop. Parking available on the road throughout the village. Bus Route 4 from Oxford or Abingdon
SP461042     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX2 9PE
Route This is an introductory walk specifically orientated towards new members, but existing members very welcome. These will be offered throughout the year and are shorter walks over easy terrain, with an easy start point close to Oxford, accessible by Public transport. This gives you the opportunity to come along and ask questions about the group. Short walk from Cumnor with fine views over Farmoor Reservoir, taking in part of the Thames Path. Walk will take about 2.5hours. Drinks at the end in Bear and Ragged Staff. 1st drink on us!
Walk Leader
Lunch N/A
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




walkSunday Walk The Blenheim Park Walk, 9 miles

Date Sunday 26th February 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Woodstock, the Hensington Road Car Park. The Stagecoach S3 runs from Oxford - see Website for details.
SP446168     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX20 1ST
Route Easy walking from Woodstock towards Wootton and then into Blenheim Park on the way to Combe. Then we walk back across fields to Blenheim Park and then a stroll by a stream back to the car park.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring packed lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Sorry, no dogs allowed




walkSunday Walk Along the River Coln to Bibury, 7 miles

Date Sunday 4th March 2012
Start Time 10:45 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Bibury. Roadside parking by river at Bibury or car park in front of museum. Meet opposite the Swan Hotel.
SP114068     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode GL7 5NL
Route A relaxing walk to visit three villages on the south-east fringes of the Cotswolds. Gentle slopes, fine views, riverside meadows and woodlands, which can be wet underfoot if it has rained. Well worth the journey into Gloucestershire!
Walk Leader
Lunch Bring packed lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




walkEvening Walk Night Walk Cumnor Hill to Boars Hill, 5 miles

Date Friday 9th March 2012
Start Time 7:30 PM
Meeting Point and Parking Outside the Matthew Arnold School in Arnolds Way, Oxford OX2 9JE. Plenty of parking along the long layby in front of the school. 4A Elms Rise bus from city centre stops right in front of the school.
SP482052     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX2 9JD
Route Try something different with this Night walk. Heading out under the evening night sky (let us hope for a clear moonlit one) along rural paths at the bottom of Boars Hill. The paths are easy to navigate in open countryside (not woods) but a torch will be necessary. If the weather is poor - ie heavy rain/wind - this walk will be cancelled, please check back on the afternoon/evening. Or register your intention to come along with me and I will advise via text/email on the day.
Walk Leader
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Sorry, no dogs allowed




walkSunday Walk Free Day!
Date Sunday 11th March 2012
Route Please feel free to submit a walk for this day!




walkSunday Walk Northmoor Lock, 9 miles

Date Sunday 18th March 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Northmoor, by the Church. No Public Transport available.
SP421029     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX29 5SZ
Route A gentle walkpast Gravel Pits and River Windrush towards Standlake. We will stop for a drink in the Rose Revived if weather is good. Then we will return to Northmoor via the Thames Path
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring packed lunch
Pubstop Walk will include a pub stop
Dogs Dogs on leads please




walkSunday Walk Deddington Figure of Eight: Morning Loop (Please note clocks change and go 1 hour forward!), 5.5 miles

Date Sunday 25th March 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Deddington Market Square.
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                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX15 0SA
Route We will do a loop taking in some of the countryside around the picturesque small town of Deddington. The main points of interest of this walk are the village of Hempton, some woodland that was planted as part of the Millenium Woods project and an 18th century water mill. Please note that clocks go forward on this day !
Walk Leader
Lunch Bring packed lunch if you are staying for the afternoon walk.
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs permitted




walk2 Walks Today Deddington Figure of Eight: Afternoon Walk, 6.5 miles

Date Sunday 25th March 2012
Start Time 1:30 PM
Meeting Point and Parking Deddington Market Square
SP467317     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX15 0SA
Route This is a scenic route starting from Deddington with nice views of the area surrounding the River Cherwell. The walk is mostly along footpaths and through some fields as well as going through the village of Clifton.
Walk Leader
Lunch NA
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs permitted




walkSunday Walk Free Day!
Date Sunday 1st April 2012
Route Please feel free to submit a walk for this day!




walkSunday Walk Free Day!
Date Sunday 8th April 2012
Route Please feel free to submit a walk for this day!




TheatreTheatre  Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Ballet - Music by Tchaikovsky
Date Friday 13th April 2012
Time 7:30 PM
Venue Oxford New Theatre, George Street Oxford

Description A night out watching a fabulous version of Tchaikovsky's `Nutcracker' Ballet. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Option to meet before hand for a bite to eat in Oxford. Please contact me by: 28th February at the latest if interested. I will then make a booking.
Cost £23 per person. For Balcony Seats
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walkSunday Walk Church Enstone, 9.5 miles

Date Sunday 29th April 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Church Enstone. Little Tew Road. No Public Transport Available
SP379251     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX7 4NN
Route A gentle walk from the charming Village of Chruch Enstone, walking through fields onto Heythrop Park. Then we pass through the headquarters for retired Circus Animals. Maybe even spotting a Giraffe or two !!. Then we will walk towards Little Tew and Great Tew where we will have lunch on the Green. Then we will return via fields and the village of Cleveley back to Church Enstone.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring packed lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




weekend awayYouth Hostel Fully Booked! Waiting list in Operation
Weekend in the New Forest



Date Friday 11th May --> Sunday 13th May 2012
Where Avon Tyrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, New Forest, Hampshire
Description The plan is to get down for Friday afternoon walk, ( approx 5-6 miles) and then full day walks on the Saturday and Sunday. (around 9 mile walks) Returning back home on Sunday evening. Plan is to cook a meal together on the Friday evening, and have a pub meal on the Saturday evening. Possible Sunday lunch at a pub. This is flexible though. Accommodation is in twin rooms. Communal shared rooms including lounge area, and kitchen.
Places 14 places on a first come first served basis. Alternative accommodation can be booked at the Youth Hostel in nearby Burley, or numerous campsites and B&Bs.
Costs £53 per person for 2 nights accommodation. Kitty for meal on Friday evening, minimal cost per person. Car share where possible. Money for pub meals. Deposit needed of £26 per person to be paid immediately to secure accommodation. Booking will be made by 18th January 2012
Organiser




walkSunday Walk Myths of the Rollright Stones, 8 miles

Date Sunday 27th May 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Chipping Norton. Free Car Park off A44 in Centre of Chipping Norton . The Stagecoach S3 runs from Oxford, please see Website for Details .
SP312270     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX7 5PJ
Route A gentle walk from Chipping Norton, towards the pretty village of Salford. We then visit the village of Little Rollright. Next we walk through fields to the Whispering Knights where we stop for lunch. Then we will visit the Rollright Stones. After which we will return to Chipping Norton via the village of Over Norton and fields.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring packed lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




walkSunday Walk Chilton and the fictional village of Devesham, 9 miles

Date Sunday 17th June 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Chilton. The car park behind All Saints' Church in Chilton. The car park is free and is in front of a playing field behind the church.
SU489859     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX11 0SH
Route The walk takes us from Chilton through fields to Harwell and then onto West Hagbourne. We continue to East Hagbourne (the fictional village of Devesham in a well known TV series in the 1970's) and stop for lunch on the outskirts of the village. If the weather is fine then we can stop at the Fleur De Lys pub. Our return journey takes us along the dismantled railway through Upton and finally back to Chilton.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring pack lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Sorry, no dogs allowed




walkSaturday Walk Thrupp, 9 miles
Joint Ramblers Walk

Date Saturday 23rd June 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Thrupp. There is a car park by maintenance Yard or park carefully in village. No public transport available.
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                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode OX5 1JZ
Route A gentle Stroll along the Canal to Kirtlington Quarry. Where we will meet with other Rambler's Group for Picnic in Kirtlington Quarry. Returning to Thrupp through Kirtlington and Bletchingdon Parks.
Walk Leader
Lunch Please bring packed lunch
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Dogs on leads please




weekend awayOverseas Trip Please note date change
County Kerry Week Away



Date Saturday 25th August --> Saturday 1st September 2012
Where Kenmare - a small town near to both the mountains of Killarney national park, caha mountains and the coastline of the ring of Kerry. Travel by car to Swansea to take ferry at 20:30 on Friday 24th August sailing overnight to Cork which is a 90 minute to 2 hour drive from Kenmare. Return by ferry at 20:30 Saturday 1st September. Alternative is to fly and hire a car which could be arranged once we know who is going by which means.
Description A great location for a week away with many walks such as those on here: http://www.irelandview.com/walkingroutes/kerry-bearaway.php and also some beautiful coastline. Stay in cottage accommodation. This will be booked as soon as possible dependent on size of group e.g. http://www.foleyskenmare.com/holidayhomes.php
Places Current plan is for 12 places (2 * 6 bed cottages) I am looking to book travel and accommodation by end of January. Please contact as soon as possible if you are interested.
Costs Depends on transport method -
Travel cost per person if 4 ppl go by ferry - £160...
Travel cost per person if 4 ppl go by plane £105 & hire car £60...
Accommodation cost £90 - £110...
Total cost £270 + Food and Petrol TBA
Organiser




walkSunday Walk Henley-On-Thames, 8 miles

Date Sunday 9th September 2012
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Henley-on-Thames. The car park at the end of Mill Lane off the A4155. Mill Lane is immediately before the JET garage along the A4155 coming out of Henley. Follow Mill Lane over the railway bridge and the car park is to your left. The car park is free.
SU769816     Link to Streetmap   Link to Googlemaps   Link to OpenStreetMap
                                           Approx. SatNav Postcode RG9 4HD
Route A relaxing walk with some small hills going from Henley through Harpsden, the Henley Golf Course (literally) and through woods to Shiplake Row. stop for lunch in Shiplake woods. We return back to Henley along the Thames path with beautiful views along the river. There is the opportunity to stop at the museum cafe at the end or buy a drink and sit by the river (weather permitting).
Walk Leader
Lunch Bring packed lunch and money for drinks at cafe.
Pubstop Pub stop at the end
Dogs Sorry, no dogs allowed