Benson walks

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Farm – Fat Fox.

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

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

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

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

This walk is suitable for all ages. It combines beautiful scenery with interesting buildings and much historicalinterest. The route takes you through ancient beech woodlands and through the Common Land around Nettlebed.

This beautiful walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.

A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.

A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.

Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.

Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.

A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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 medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.

A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.

A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.

This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.

This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.

Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.

A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.

A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.

A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.

After passing through the shady woods and well-tended farms of the beautiful Chiltern Hills enjoy the extensive views over the Thames Valley, before descending to the twin villages of Whitchurch and Pangbourne. This walk passes through some of the beautiful beech woods of the Chiltern Hills. This area of outstanding natural beauty is within easy reach of London, and an ideal location for a day out away from the stresses of everyday life. The footpaths in this area are well looked after by the Chiltern Society, and discreet arrows on the trees depict the rights of way.

A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.

A medium length walk through undulating farmland and the BBC’s Crowsley Park.

Easy walking through village streets, commons, woodlands and fields with a few short uphill stretches.