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Waterstock walks
Cowley to Shotover Circular, Oxford
Visorando Member 
5.45 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
2h 50
Easy
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.
Rushbed Woods and Brill circular
Visorando Member 4.78 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brill (Buckinghamshire)
A gentle walk near Brill, including a nature reserve with lots of butterflies (in June and July) woods and a hill.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 3
Tourism professional 6.81 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 1
Tourism professional 4.52 mi
+705 ft
-686 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 2
Tourism professional 4.65 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Chequers Inn - Route 3
Tourism professional 6.41 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Easy
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 1
Tourism professional 4.53 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.
The Chequers Inn - Route 2
Tourism professional 5.52 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.
The Chequers - Route 3
Tourism professional 6.70 mi
+538 ft
-535 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.
The Chequers - Route 2
Tourism professional 3.97 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.
The Chequers - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.70 mi
+325 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.
Watlington to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.02 mi
+486 ft
-482 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pyrton (Oxfordshire)
This 6 mile walk takes in some wonderful Chilterns scenery including rolling chalk downland, beech woodlands and ancient pathways. It follows a stretch of the Ridgeway National Trail and skirts the edge of Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve perched high at the top of the hill, with its far-reaching views over the Oxfordshire Vale. The historic market town of Watlington is well worth exploring on your return.
Moderate walking on unsurfaced paths and lanes with two long steep climbs. There are two stiles and 10 gates on this walk.
The Fat Fox Inn - Chilterns Escarpment
Tourism professional 6.39 mi
+518 ft
-509 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment. This is The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 2
Tourism professional 3.62 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 1
Tourism professional 3.47 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.
Watlington to Streatley, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 16.03 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,204 ft
8h 15
Moderate
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. This Stage 3 has a bit of everything. The route runs long the Upper Icknield Way on the way to the small hamlet of Swyncombe. Then crosses the Chiltern Way on it's way to the village of Nuffield. The route then runs on a narrow secluded path alongside the ancient Grim’s Ditch before reaching the River Thames. On the opposite bank, another National Trail runs, The Thames Path
The Six Bells - Route 1
Tourism professional 4.54 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.
The Six Bells - Route 2
Tourism professional 6.09 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.
The Six Bells - Route 3
Tourism professional 7.31 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.
Ridgeway to Christmas Common circular, Watlington
Visorando Member 3.41 mi
+407 ft
-390 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk, with enough of a hill to count as good exercise, and rewarded with fine views.
Aston Rowant Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.47 mi
+604 ft
-600 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
This short, stile-free walk shows the Chilterns at their best. There are quiet and hidden landscapes, a National Nature Reserve and superb views from the top of the escarpment.
Christmas Common & Watlington Hill, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.08 mi
+551 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
This could be described as a Christmas walk for all seasons, or perhaps as a walk of two halves – a lovely woodland adventure or a breathtaking hilltop adventure. The choice is yours.
From Christmas Common
Visorando Member 4.88 mi
+515 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short Oxfordshire walk that explores the woodlands and countryside to the east of Christmas Common. The route is generally easy to follow and includes sections of the Oxfordshire Way and Chiltern Way.
Ewelme and Swans Way
Visorando Member 4.80 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
2h 25
Easy
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.70 mi
+541 ft
-531 ft
3h 05
Moderate
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.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 3
Tourism professional 5.38 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 1
Tourism professional 2.75 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk with lovely views but with some quite steep slopes.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 2
Tourism professional 3.84 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.
Cookley Green and Ewelme
Association / Club / Walk leader 
11.04 mi
+994 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A walk around the western end of the Chiltern Way through quiet countryside. From Cookley Green you pass ancient Swyncombe church and cross the nearby Swyncombe Downs with extensive views of the Chilterns and across the Thames valley. After reaching Ewelme you return via an ancient Drovers track.
Ibstone and Turville circuit
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.00 mi
+955 ft
-945 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ibstone (Buckinghamshire)
A walk on quiet rural paths with fine views and through pretty villages. The countryside has a peaceful, remote feeling despite being only a couple of miles from the M40 J5.
More walks in Waterstock
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Adwell
- Ambrosden
- Appleford-on-Thames
- Arncott
- Ashendon
- Aston Rowant
- Beckley and Stowood
- Benson
- Berinsfield
- Berrick Salome
- Blackbird Leys
- Blackthorn
- Boarstall
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Brill
- Britwell Salome
- Chalgrove
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Chearsley
- Chesterton
- Chilton
- Chinnor
- Clifton Hampden
- Crowell
- Cuddesdon and Denton
- Cuddington
- Culham
- Cuxham with Easington
- Didcot
- Dorchester
- Dorton
- Drayton St. Leonard
- Edgcott
- Elsfield
- Ewelme
- Fencott and Murcott
- Forest Hill with Shotover
- Garsington
- Great Haseley
- Great Milton
- Grendon Underwood
- Haddenham
- Holton
- Horspath
- Horton-cum-Studley
- Ickford
- Islip
- Kennington
- Kingsey
- Kingswood
- Lewknor
- Little Milton
- Little Wittenham
- Littlemore
- Long Crendon
- Long Wittenham
- Ludgershall
- Marsh Baldon
- Marsh Gibbon
- Merton
- Nether Winchendon
- Newington
- Noke
- North Moreton
- Nuneham Courtenay
- Oakley
- Oddington
- Old Marston
- Oxford
- Piddington
- Pishill with Stonor
- Pyrton
- Quainton
- Radley
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Sandford-on-Thames
- Shabbington
- Shirburn
- South Moreton
- South Oxfordshire
- Stadhampton
- Stanton St John
- Stoke Talmage
- Swyncombe
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Toot Baldon
- Towersey
- Turville
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Wallingford
- Warborough
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Watlington
- Wendlebury
- Westcott
- Weston-on-the-Green
- Wheatfield
- Wheatley
- Woodeaton
- Woodham
- Worminghall
- Wotton Underwood