Brightwell-cum-Sotwell walks

A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.

A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.

A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.

A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.

Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.

A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.

A varied walk. Some gentle hills at first with good views across the open countryside. The second half of the walk is along the Thames Path. Some boggy sections to be avoided. There are no stiles but one awkward footbridge to cross.

A level walk with no stiles to climb on mostly good paths. The route goes past Agatha Christie’s grave and into the twin villages of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe.

A gentle walk across open farmland, with views. Much of the land is set aside for wild flowers, and is quite glorious in the early summer months.

Discover the distinguished history of Ewelme, visit its watercress beds, and take in the exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from an old hillfort on Swyncombe Downs. At the right time of year you will see a wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St Botolph’s Church in Swyncombe.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.

A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.

A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.

A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.

An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.

A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.

A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.

This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.

On this walk, you will be able to visit the Goring Gap, oldest road, charcoal burning, beech woods and bluebells, a Maharajah's well, bangers and mash, red kites and a nature reserve.

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from North-East to South-West. The fourth stage is a broad track for a considerable distance, mostly with a natural surface and few hedges. Here the sky dominates but it can be particularly exposed in wet, cold or hot weather.

A lovely stile-free walk from Goring on the east of the Thames. Walk from the village out into the wooded areas to the east.

This circular walk is stile free. There is a steepening climb to the top of Streatley Hill and a steep descent from Lardon Chase.

An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.

A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring. (Route 1)

A scenic walk with far-reaching views over the Thames Valley. Two short, steep climbs and a longer one, less steep to the top of the escarpment. The path in the wood may be muddy in places.

This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.

A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.

This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.