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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 Saturday, 4th February 2012

The Great Tew Circular Walk , 9.5 miles
Date Sunday 12th February
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Great Tew car park - free parking
SP396293 / Click for Street Map / Click for Google Map
Route Rolling hills from Great Tew to South Newington with llamas/alpacas? Muddy in places.
Walk Leader Bob Pewsey and Pen Barnes 07503 966017 on day only
Lunch Bring packed lunch

 

The Bletchingdon Blunder , 10 miles
Date Sunday 19th February
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Meet outside St. Mary's Church, Kidlington.  Please  park considerately in the local area.
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Route Circular walk taking in the lovely estates at Bletchingdon and Kirtlington,  returning via Oxford canal.  Possible short section of mud. Pub stop in Thrupp near end of walk.
Walk Leader John Roberts 07752 419010
Lunch Bring packed lunch

 

The Cholsey, Churches & 'Choo-Choo Train' Challenge , 12 miles
Date Sunday 26th February
Start Time 10:30 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Cholsey Railway Station. There's an hourly(ish) service on Sundays: 9:53am direct train from Oxford (£6.10 return), 9:29am train from Swindon (change at Didcot). (The hourly nature of the train timetable may dictate the speed of the walk towards the end for those travelling by the train!)
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Route The walk takes in the pleasing villages of South Moreton, East Hagbourne, Upton, Blewbury and both Astons Upthorne and Tirrold. There are many interesting churches/chapels en route, several pubs (at least one one of which I'm hoping to stop at) and few railway lines. Oh and I'll chuck in an Iron Age hillfort for free. So, something for everyone, I hope!
Walk Leader Derek Jones 07747 788440
Lunch Bring packed lunch

 

Witney Windrush Wramble , 11 miles
Date Sunday 11th March
Start Time 10:00 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Long stay car park, Witney far end from Waitrose. Meet in the corner where Waine Rush View meets Witan Way. S1 bus from Oxford.
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Route A bit of everything! Riverside walk, following part of the Blanket Trail and including some historical sites/buildings and visiting Minster Lovell and Crawley. Pub stop at end.
Walk Leader Dave Tylee 07736 521894
Lunch Bring packed lunch

 

The Chipping Norton Set Saunter , 11 miles
Date Sunday 18th March
Start Time 10:00 AM
Meeting Point and Parking Long stay car park, New Street, Chipping Norton (free parking)
SP312271 / Click for Street Map / Click for Google Map
Route The route takes us through rolling countryside from Chipping Norton to the villages of Salford, Cornwell, Chastleton, and Little Rollright. Depending on time we may fit in a pub stop along the way or at the finish. Sightings of Rebekah, Jeremy, Dave and other wildlife are not guaranteed.
Walk Leader Tony Morgan 07966 551168
Lunch Bring packed lunch

 

Sarsen Trail and Neolithic Marathon , Various distances from 7 to 26 miles
Date Sunday 6th May
Start Time TBA
Meeting Point and Parking Start point is Avebury, Wilts but meet and car share in Oxford area - TBA Please read route details as pre walk action required

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Route This walk is organised by, and is a fundraiser for, the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Details are available on their website (just 'google' Sarsen Trail 2012 for full information).  There are 4 different length routes 7, 11 15 and finally 26 miles, hopefully a good group could be formed to do the 26 mile challenge! All but one of the routes start at Avebury with the 26 mile walk finishing at Stonehenge. Don't worry there will be no need to walk back to your car as free buses are provided to return you to the start point! Please email me if you would like to do one of the walks, stating where you live, and I will co-ordinate names, group into the route chosen and facilitate car sharing.  However please note you will need to book and pay individually for your entry direct to the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
  Entries can be made on the day but to ensure a place before travelling prebooking is advised - also there is a reduced 'early bird' price if applying before 19th March.
Walk Leader Derek Jones - email: delpjones@gmail.com 07747 788440
Lunch Bring packed lunch although water is provided en route as are opportunities to buy refreshments.

 

Area Annual Picnic Volunteer walk leader required!
Date Saturday 23rd June
Start Time TBA
Meeting Point and Parking
Route
Walk Leader
Lunch