walks calendar

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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Walks info was last updated Friday, 5th March

	Joint 20's 30's Chilterns group walk Wallingford and William the Conquers Castle , 9 miles
Date	Sunday 14th March 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Long- Stay car park in St George's Road Wallingford SU604895 Click for Map
Route	This walk allows you to discover ancient treasures of a famous town on the Thames before following a pretty stretch of riverbank, then onto Cholsey, back along the Thames Path to Wallingford.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed lunch.

	Royal Scandal at Cumnor Place , 6.5 miles
Date	Sunday 21st March 2010
Start Time	1:45 PM
Meeting Point and Parking	Cumnor village,spaces by the Village Hall. Transport Oxford Bus Company 4B. Please see website SP458044 Click for Map
Route	Field paths, quiet lanes and tracks from Cumnor to Appleton, passing the River Thames. Afternoon walk followed by an early evening Sunday roast at The Bear and Ragged Staff, Cumnor. If you would like to join us for a meal, please book a place with the leader by 11th March, and do check the pub website for food choices, as I would like to pre-order.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Optional evening meal at pub. Dogs are welcome, but not in pub.

Saturday Walk	Joint Shropshire Young Ramblers group walk The Delights of Burford , 12 miles
Date	Saturday 27th March 2010
Start Time	10:15 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Burford, car park behind the church. Stagecoach bus 233 from Witney or Swanbrook bus 853 (Oxford to Gloucester line). Please check the bus companies' websites for details. SP253123 Click for Map
Route	We will welcome the Shropshire Young Ramblers group for this enjoyable walk that will explore some of our area's finest landscapes. The route will take us through several pretty Cotswold villages and enjoy some varied undulating scenery. There will be a joint social with our Shropshire visitors in Oxford in the evening.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring packed lunch, Tea shop or pub at the end.

	Joint Chilterns 20s & 30s group walk Thames Valley Views: Hambleden & Henley on Thames , 7 miles
Date	Friday 2nd April 2010
Start Time	11:00 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Public car park just off A4155 between Mill End and Hambleden, free of charge.Train avaiable to Henley and then a taxi or put a message up on the message board for car share. SU786856 Click for Map
Route	Easy-going riverside walk taking in the picturesque village of Hambleden and stunning views of Henley and the Thames valley. NB The riverside path may be a bit soggy in places so please wear sensible footwear! Dogs on leads are welcome.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed Lunch.

	Church Enstone , 10.5 miles
Date	Sunday 11th April 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Enstone Village, on the Little Tew Road, please park considerately. SP379251 Click for Map
Route	This moderate walk goes through fields, to arrive in Heythrop Park, and through Folly Farm. Then continue onto the Village of Little Tew Great Tew for lunch on the Green. Then we will return to Church Enstone via fields and tracks, passing through the villages of Gagingwell and Cleveley. Pub stop at the end.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed Lunch.

	The Astons Amble with Rousham House , 9 miles
Date	Sunday 18th April 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Lower Heyford outside the Bell Inn pub. Please do not use the pub car park, and park considerately in the village. Trains are available please check National Rail website. SP487247 Click for Map
Route	To Upper Heyford and past the former American Airbase to Somerton, on to Middle Aston and Steeple Aston then down to a great view of Rousham House, built 1635. Some hilly bits and exposed walking, and fields (=high mud potential!). Pub stop at end.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed lunch, sorry no dogs as passing through fields in lambing season.

	Turville and the Surrounding Area , 11 miles
Date	Sunday 25th April 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Village of Turville,meet in the parking area adjacent to the church. Space is limited so please park considerately in the village and consider car-sharing. Car sharing from Redbridge Park&Ride will be arranged closer to the date. Please check the Message Board a couple of weeks before the walk for details. SU767911 Click for Map
Route	This is a varied walk where we will enjoy some steep climbs with great views as a reward, some woodland and several pretty villages. Pub at the end.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed Lunch.

Evening Walk	Garsington evening stroll , 3 miles
Date	Friday 7th May 2010
Start Time	7:00 PM
Meeting Point and Parking	Meet outside the Red Lion Pub in Garsington village. Please park considerably in village. Please use message board for lift shares. Thames Travel Bus 101/102 Oxford-Watlington, please see website. SP580024 Click for Map
Route	An evening stroll around the gently undulating farmland of south-east Oxford. Dogs are welcome.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Pub stop for drinks at the end of the walk.

	Northmoor Lock , 9.45 miles
Date	Sunday 9th May 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Northmoor,opposite the Church. SP421029 Click for Map
Route	A Gentle walk towards Standlake, taking in Gravel Pits and the River Windrush along the way, towards Newbridge. Possible pub stop depending on time. Then heading back to Northmoor via the Thames Path.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed lunch.

Evening Walk	Oxey Mead , 5.25 miles
Date	Friday 21st May 2010
Start Time	7:00 PM
Meeting Point and Parking	The Red Lion Pub, Cassington Road Yarnton. See Stagecoach Website for public transport- S3 service SP475119 Click for Map
Route	This is a gentle evening stroll from the village of Yarnton, through Worton and then onto Oxey Mead, short walk by the river and then return to Yarnton through fields. If lucky you may even see some Deer. Pub at End.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Dogs are welcome on leads.

	Get Walking Day! Introductory Walk in Oxford , 5 miles
Date	Sunday 23rd May 2010
Start Time	2:00 PM
Meeting Point and Parking	Oxford, St Clement's Pay and Display Car Park SP523060 Click for Map
Route	Taking advantage of the Ramblers Association Get Walking Day, this will be a pleasant introductory stroll through some of Oxford's finest parkland and meadows. Pub stop en route for drinks and option to have a few drinks in Oxford after the walk. All current members are welcome to this walk to encourage new members to join.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Walk accessible by bus via many City bus routes. Please check times using links on website.

Evening Walk	Begbroke Bounce , 5 miles
Date	Friday 4th June 2010
Start Time	7:00 PM
Meeting Point and Parking	The Royal Sun, Pub Car Park (Please do not park in Solid State Logic). See Stagecoach Website for public transport- S3 service SP468138 Click for Map
Route	A gentle walk to the village of Bladon and then we will go and visit Winston Churchill's grave. Returning to Begbroke via woods or fields depending on the weather. Pub at end
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Dogs are welcome on leads.

	Historic Abingdon and the Thames Path , 1 miles
Date	Sunday 6th June 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Awaiting details
Route	Starting out from Sutton Courtney then wandering up to Abingdon. Lunch in Albert Park after walking through some of the more historic parts of Abingdon followed by a pub stop. A short walk back along the Thames Path. The walk is flat and easy going.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring packed lunch.

Saturday Walk	Joint Weekend Walkers Walk Midsummer Celebration , 12 miles
Date	Saturday 19th June 2010
Start Time	11:00 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Waterman's Arms, South Street,Osney Island, Oxford, OX2 0BE SP503060 Click for Map
Route	A meandering walk along the river Thames enjoying the water meadows, architectural oddities and hostelries of Oxford and the surrounding area.This is a protracted saunter with plenty of refreshment stops to mark the following: Summer solstice on June 21st
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Bring a packed lunch & Meal after walk. Parking, Seacourt Park & Ride. Train, Oxford city Railway station. Bus, Oxford bus company, Bus No 4, for Botley Road. Stagecoach, Bus No S1, for Botley Road.

Saturday Walk	Watlington Hill and Shirburn Hill including a 75th Anniversary Lunch with Oxfordshire Area Ramblers , 8.5 miles
Date	Saturday 26th June 2010
Start Time	10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking	Watlington Hill Car Park. Drive up the hill from the centre of Watlington. Car Park about 1 mile from Watlington, just before getting to Christmas Common. No public transport available, please contact walk leader if you need to arrange a lift. SU710936   Click for Map
Route	We will walk from Watlington Hill to Shirburn Hill and back. There will be some fairly steep climbs with nice views from the top.
Walk Leader
Lunch etc.	Lunch will be taken between 1pm and 2pm at Shirburn Hill with all groups from the Oxfordshire Area to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Ramblers. Please bring a packed Lunch.