Watlington walks

A short walk, with enough of a hill to count as good exercise, and rewarded with fine views.

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.

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.

An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.

A short walk with lovely views but with some quite steep slopes.

A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.

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

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment. This is The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3.

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.

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.

A medium length walk but over quite hilly terrain and likely to be muddy in winter.

A medium length walk with quite hilly terrain around The Five Horseshoes pub.

A fairly long walk over hilly terrain with two steep uphill sections.

A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.

A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.

Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.

An 8.5 mile walk linking three Oxfordshire villages via some of the picturesque hills and valleys north of Henley.

On this walk enjoy stately home and deer park, a windmill and a well-known vicar, red kites, Chiltern villages and hospitality scenic views, and a regatta town.