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.
- Always plan to be at start point for walk at least 15 minutes before the listed
start time and car share wherever possible
- Contact the walk leader if you would like
to know more about their walk
- Walk Leaders - ALL walks information on the website
is maintained by the
Programme Secretary
who should be contacted for any updates or changes to walk details
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Walks info was last updated Thursday, 8th May
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Charlbury Circular , 14 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 11th May | | Start Time |
10:00 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Charlbury, Spendlove Car Park SP358196 Click for Map
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| Route |
A figure of eight walk around Charlbury in the Wychwood Forest and Evenlode Valley. Option of walking first 8 miles only but pace will be relatively brisk! | | Walk Leader |
Vanessa Corrick 01865 750249 | | Lunch |
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Myths of the Rollright Stones , 9 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 18th May | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Chipping Norton, Free car park off A44 in centre opposite Humberts Estate Agents, not by Co op. SP312270 Click for Map
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| Route |
From Chipping Norton to an ancient site associated with a charming legend. Please bring £1 if you wish to visit the Rollright Stones. | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
Please bring packed lunch. |
| Evening Walk |
Boars Hill Wander , 4 miles
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| Date |
Friday 23rd May | | Start Time |
7:00 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Meet outside Matthew Arnold School, Botley. Parking in residential streets nearby. SP482051 Click for Map
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| Route |
Short wander through woodland and open countryside. Views of Oxford spires. Drinks afterwards in The Fishes at North Hinksey. | | Walk Leader |
Sam Band 01280 705212 | | Lunch |
Buses from Oxford. No 4A to Elms Rise will stop close by. |
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"Cowleaze Canter," , 10 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 25th May | | Start Time |
10:00 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Christmas Common, Cowleaze Wood public car park SU727957 Click for Map
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| Route |
A figure-of-eight route up and down several Chiltern Hills, taking in a small section of the Ridgeway and plenty of mature woodland. | | Walk Leader |
Jo Hunter 07952 338418 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. |
| Evening Walk |
Churchill's Grave at Bladon , 5 miles
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| Date |
Friday 30th May | | Start Time |
7:00 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Begbroke, in Road by Solid State Logic SP468138 Click for Map
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| Route |
Take a walk to the heart of rural Oxfordshire, visiting the final resting place of Britain's most famous statesman. From Begbroke to Bladon and back. | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
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| Evening Walk |
Thrupp , 4 miles
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| Date |
Friday 13th June | | Start Time |
7:00 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Thrupp, Start Car park by maintenance yard SP483159 Click for Map
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| Route |
Gentle walk by the River Cherwell and Canal | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
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The Heyfords and Somerton , 8 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 15th June | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Outside The Bell Inn in Lower Heyford. Park considerably in the (small) market square or in nearby streets - please don't park in front of the pub. SP487246 Click for Map
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| Route |
A very varied walk taking in the former USAF airbase in Upper Heyford, Somerton, Middle Aston and the thatched cottages of Steeple Aston, before descending again to the banks of the Oxford canal. Pub stop at The Bell at the end. | | Walk Leader |
Lyn Roberts 01869 242181 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. |
| Evening Walk |
Oxford Meadows and Parkland with a Twist , 5.5 miles
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| Date |
Saturday 21st June | | Start Time |
5:30 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Oxford, St Clement's Pay and Display Car Park SP523060 Click for Map
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| Route |
A pleasant stroll through some of Oxford's finest parkland and meadows. Pub stop en route and option to have a pub crawl in Oxford after the walk. | | Walk Leader |
Alice Marten 07816 352663 | | Lunch |
Option to have dinner at the Victoria Arms pub in Marston. Please contact the walk leader by 11th June to book a meal. On Oxford Bus routes |
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Maharajah's Well and Chiltern Hills , 8.5 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 22nd June | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Parking in Stoke Row along the roadside, please be considerate when parking. Meeting at the Village Hall. SU678840 Click for Map
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| Route |
Climbing through the beatuiful Chiltern hills, taking a route through woodland and farmland and picture perfect villages. | | Walk Leader |
Louise Peedell 01865407604/07787840342 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. Possible pub stop at the end of the walk. |
| Evening Walk |
Cumnor and Other Nice Villages , 4 miles
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| Date |
Friday 11th July | | Start Time |
7:00 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Meet in car park at The Vine pub in Cumnor. SP462040 Click for Map
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| Route |
Gentle stroll through villages and open countryside. Drinks afterwards in The Vine. | | Walk Leader |
Sam Band 01280 705212 | | Lunch |
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Northmoor and the Thames Path , 9 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 13th July | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Near the post office in Stanton Harcourt. SP413058 Click for Map
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| Route |
A historic village, thached cottages and a riverside walk, add up to an enyoyable walk. Possible pub stop in the Red Lion at Northmoor. | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. |
| Evening Walk |
Woodstock and Blenheim Park , 5.5 miles
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| Date |
Friday 18th July | | Start Time |
7:00 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Hensington Road Car Park Woodstock SP446168 Click for Map
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| Route |
Views over the valley of the rivers of the rivers Dorn and Glyme make a wonderful start to this walk which then brings you back through Blenheim Park. | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
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| Evening Walk |
Den of Thieves , 4.5 miles
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| Date |
Friday 1st August | | Start Time |
6:45 PM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Brill Windmill. Park on grass near the Pheasant Inn SP653141 Click for Map
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| Route |
A Circular walk from Brill passing Leatherslade farm. The hide away for the great train robbers. Drinks afterwards in the Pheasant. | | Walk Leader |
Jon Yeadon 07810803758 | | Lunch |
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Tusmore Park and The Villages , 8 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 3rd August | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
The Church of St Mary in Cottisford SP587310 Click for Map
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| Route |
An easy walk starting from the church of St Mary in the beautiful village of Cottisford. An adventure into Flora Thompson country. | | Walk Leader |
Mandy Willoughby 07809 830966 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. |
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Oxford to Abingdon , 8.5 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 10th August | | Start Time |
11:00 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Oxford. The Head of the River pub, Abingdon Road. SP514055 Click for Map
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| Route |
Riverside walk from Oxford to Abingdon. Option to return to Oxford by boat. Contact the walk leader by 14th July if you would be interested in this option. | | Walk Leader |
Alice Marten 07816 352663 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch.The Head of the River pub is on many bus routes and within walking distance of the train station. |
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To Betjeman's Rectory , 7.5 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 17th August | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
West Isley, Main street All saints Church SU471825 Click for Map
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| Route |
Across breezy downland and shadey woodland | | Walk Leader |
Gill Smith 07887898133 | | Lunch |
Please bring a pack lunch |
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Historic Ewelme and Swyncombe Downs , 10 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 31st August | | Start Time |
10:00 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
Small Layby in Britwell Salome. Parking around the village, please be considerate. SU671932 Click for Map
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| Route |
Beautiful Chiltern Hills and surounding villages. Lovely views of the Swyncombe Downs. | | Walk Leader |
Louise Peedell 01865407604/07787840342 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. Pub stop half way round, not for food. |
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Letcombe villages and the Watercress Beds , 7.5 miles
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| Date |
Sunday 28th September | | Start Time |
10:30 AM | | Meeting Point and Parking |
The Church in Letcombe Bassett village. Parking around the village, please park considerately. SU374849 Click for Map
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| Route |
A route taking in beatuiful traditional villages and ancient monuments, wonderful views of the Lamborn Downs and Watercress Beds. | | Walk Leader |
Louise Peedell 01865407604/07787840342 | | Lunch |
Bring packed lunch. Pub stop on route (sorry not for food) and possibly at the end. |
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