Cowley to Shotover, Oxford
Departure from Oxford (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk goes through three SSSIs from urban Oxford. Starting from urban Cowley, walk up to the top of Shotover country park SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for nature and views to the South West, then through Rock Edge SSSI, for Upper Jurassic limestone, and then through Lye Valley SSSI to experience nationally rare calcareous fen habitat from the last ice age.
Cothill Wild Extension
Departure from Wootton (Oxfordshire)
Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.
Cothill Wild
Departure from Wootton (Oxfordshire)
Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.
Bladon circular from Begbroke
Departure from Begbroke (Oxfordshire)
An Oxfordshire walk that captures typical landscapes of the county. The church at Bladon is also the burial place of Sir Winston Churchill. The route uses established paths.
Cherwell valley
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Visit four historic churches, plus a ruined manor house and a pretty riverside return.
Hampton Gay
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Stroll across the meadows to an isolated church and ruined 16th-century manor house.
Hampton Poyle & Bletchingdon
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Climb to a pretty village with a historic church, country house and village green.
Blenheim Park, Combe and North Leigh Roman Villa
Departure from Woodstock (Oxfordshire)
This pretty long circular walk explores Blenheim Park with great views of The Lake and the Palace. Then, follow paths (Palladian and Wychwood Ways) in the countryside following River Evenlode until you reach the remains of a large Roman courtyard villa. You finally go back to Woodstock using a section of Oxfordshire Way.
Around Blenheim Park from Woodstock
Departure from Woodstock (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk mainly explores Blenheim Park, its monuments and distinctive characteristics including the Grand Bridge, the Column of Victory, Rosamund's Well and an impressive Cedar of Lebanon tree!
South Leigh
Departure from Witney (Oxfordshire)
Oxford Hill Witney to South Leigh circular walk. A leisurely walk with some nice scenery, a lake and a bird sanctuary. The Masons Arms pub at South Leigh. Mostly B roads and single-track roads.
The Six Bells - Route 1
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.
The Six Bells - Route 2
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.
The Six Bells - Route 3
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.
The Chequers Inn - Route 3
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.
The Chequers Inn - Route 2
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.
The Chequers Inn - Route 1
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.
Wantage to Ogbourne St George, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Wantage (Oxfordshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The fifth Stage is probably the most remote section of The Ridgeway, with some wonderful views and prehistoric monuments to enjoy.
The Red Lion - Route 2
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.
The Red Lion - Route 1
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.
The Red Lion - Route 3
Departure from Blewbury (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.
Ewelme and Swans Way
Departure from Ewelme (Oxfordshire)
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.
Ewelme and Swyncombe
Departure from Ewelme (Oxfordshire)
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.
Cholsey to Goring Railway Station
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
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.
Cholsey Circular via Aston
Departure from Cholsey (Oxfordshire)
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.
From Enstone along River Glyme valleys
Departure from Enstone (Oxfordshire)
An interesting and varied walk along the stream/river valleys of the River Glyme and a tributary, and through the park of a country house with several eccentric features. On the way, you can stop at a nature reserve of natural Cotswold limestone grassland. The first half of the walk follows Shakespeare's Way.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
King William IV - Route 3
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
More walks in North Hinksey
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abingdon on Thames
- Ambrosden
- Appleford-on-Thames
- Appleton-with-Eaton
- Arncott
- Beckley and Stowood
- Begbroke
- Berinsfield
- Besselsleigh
- Blackbird Leys
- Bladon
- Blenheim
- Bletchingdon
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Cassington
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Charney Bassett
- Chesterton
- Clifton Hampden
- Combe
- Cuddesdon and Denton
- Culham
- Cumnor
- Denchworth
- Didcot
- Dorchester
- Drayton
- Drayton St. Leonard
- East Challow
- East Hanney
- Elsfield
- Eynsham
- Fawler
- Fencott and Murcott
- Forest Hill with Shotover
- Freeland
- Frilford
- Fyfield and Tubney
- Garford
- Garsington
- Glympton
- Gosford and Water Eaton
- Grove
- Hampton Gay and Poyle
- Hanborough
- Hardwick-with-Yelford
- Holton
- Horspath
- Horton-cum-Studley
- Islip
- Kennington
- Kidlington
- Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor
- Kirtlington
- Little Milton
- Little Wittenham
- Littlemore
- Long Wittenham
- Longworth
- Lyford
- Marcham
- Marsh Baldon
- Merton
- Milton
- Noke
- North Leigh
- North Moreton
- Northmoor
- Nuneham Courtenay
- Oddington
- Old Marston
- Oxford
- Radley
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Sandford-on-Thames
- Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp
- South Hinksey
- South Leigh
- South Moreton
- St. Helen Without
- Stadhampton
- Standlake
- Stanton Harcourt
- Stanton St John
- Steventon
- Stonesfield
- Sunningwell
- Sutton Courtenay
- Tackley
- Toot Baldon
- Vale of White Horse
- Wallingford
- Warborough
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Wendlebury
- West Hanney
- Western Valley
- Weston-on-the-Green
- Wheatley
- Woodeaton
- Woodstock
- Wootton
- Wootton
- Wytham
- Yarnton