Walks Calendar for Oxon Weekend Walkers as of 5th Jul 2008 - ALWAYS recheck again online in case of late walk changes
Saturday 12th July 12:00 AM ----- Countryside Crawl , 9.5 miles
Start place: Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt, Oxon. OX29 5RJ. Please Note this is a linear walk, the following are the buses and times to and from the walk.Bus to Stanton Harcourt: Stagecoach No 18 bus leaving from Castle Street stand E1 at 11.05am. Bus from the Vine at Cumnor: Oxford Bus Company No 4B leaving at 1 minute past every hour e.g. 9.01pm SP415057
We will be ambling in woods,fields, hills and riverside meadows enjoying the scenery and several fine pubs on route. This is more of a social event than a walk; although the previous years crawls have been very hot and some people have had a beer in every pub, everyone has finished the walk quite sober but in fine spirits. At the end of the walk we will be having a meal in the Vine at Cumnor.
Bring packed lunch for midday. There is a meal at the end of the walk, please let John know if you would like to eat.
Walk Leader: John Waldram & Pete Norris John 01865 460377 Pete 07770978700
Sunday 13th July 10:30 AM ----- Joint Walk with Chilterns Weekend Walkers , 11 miles
Start place: Car park at Mill End near Hambleden just off the A4155 to Henley on Thames SU786853
Starting from Hambleden, we will be walking to Henley along the south bank of the Thames passing Temple Island. We will pass through Henley town (sorry – no time for shopping), heading along the Oxfordshire Way up to Stonor. The walk will take us over a variety of terrains including open countryside, woodlands and at times we will have panoramic views across the Thames valley.
Bring packed lunch. There will be a pub stop for drinks at the end of the walk.
Walk Leader: Lucia Contrino 0779 082 0831
Friday 18th July 7:00 PM ----- Finstock to the Lady Well , 4.5 miles
Start place: Meet outside Plough Inn, Finstock. Very limited parking near pub so park in main village street and walk down the hill to the Plough. Please park considerately. SP362162
Evening stroll through Wychwood Forest and fields to a local well. Good views.
Walk Leader: Vanessa Corrick 01865 750249
Sunday 20th July 2:00 PM ----- Deddington Dawdle , 8 miles
Start place: Meet at Market square in Deddington. Plenty of pubs for lunch close by. SP466316
Easy paced walk through countryside paths and section of canal towpath. Good views.
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Walk Leader: Sam Band 01280 705212
Wednesday 30th July 7:00 PM ----- Edge of Otmoor , 4 miles
Start place: Meet outside Abingdon Arms pub, Beckley. Please park considerately in the village. SP565113
A walk along part of the Oxfordshire Way, on the edge of atmospheric Otmoor. Note - paths can be muddy (and 'moist'!) even in summer.
Walk Leader: Vanessa Corrick 01865 750249
Sunday 3rd August 10:30 AM ----- To Stowe corner and back , 9 miles
Start place: Car park at Chackmore SP684357
Leisurely walk through North Bucks country side to the Northants border returning through Stowes landscape gardens
Bring packed lunch. Possible tea shop en route.
Walk Leader: Jon Yeadon 07810803758