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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 Chequers Inn - Route 2
Tourism professional5.52 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 Inn - Route 1
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 3
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 Six Bells - Route 3
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.
The Six Bells - Route 2
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.
Shillingford to Radley
14.55 mi
+56 ft
-16 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
This is the thirteenth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
Mainly through riverside meadows and wetlands, this walk passes over the confluence of the River Thames and the River Tame and alongside the distinctive twin chalk hills of Wittenham Clumps to "the quaintest, most old-fashioned inn on the Thames" and past the attractive market town of Abingdon.
The Six Bells - Route 1
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 Maharajah's Well
8.82 mi
+623 ft
-633 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nuffield (Oxfordshire)
This walk gives fine views of the Berkshire Downs and the Oxfordshire plain and takes in the Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row.
King William IV - Route 3
6.60 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
King William IV - Route 2
4.06 mi
+200 ft
-220 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients. Hailey – Forest Row – Ipsden – Hailey.
King William IV - Route 1
3.03 mi
+325 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
A fairly short walk with a steady climb to start and a shorter steeper climb towards the end.
Between Ipsden and the Thames
11.53 mi
+371 ft
-367 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ipsden (Oxfordshire)
Hike in the Oxfordshire countryside, about halfway between Reading and Oxford, with a very pretty stretch along the Thames between South Stoke and North Stoke.
Cookley Green and Ewelme
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.
The Chequers - Route 2
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 3
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 1
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 Streatley, The Ridgeway the Other Way
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 Fat Fox Inn - Route 2
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
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.
The Fat Fox Inn - Chilterns Escarpment
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.
Cholsey Circular via Aston
5.62 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
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.
Cholsey to Goring Railway Station
5.98 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
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.
Watlington to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
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.
Ridgeway to Christmas Common circular, Watlington
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.
The Black Horse, Checkendon
3.47 mi
+121 ft
-131 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Checkendon area via woodlands.
Nettlebed Family, Chilterns
2.46 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
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.
Nettlebed Countryside Walk
5.11 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
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.
Christmas Common & Watlington Hill, Chilterns
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.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 2
6.20 mi
+581 ft
-610 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with quite hilly terrain around The Five Horseshoes pub.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 3
7.42 mi
+732 ft
-745 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk over hilly terrain with two steep uphill sections.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 1
4.13 mi
+472 ft
-492 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk but over quite hilly terrain and likely to be muddy in winter.
From Christmas Common
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.
Perch & Pike - Route 3
9.48 mi
+223 ft
-233 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A long walk involving two uphill stretches. South Stoke – Mongewell Park – Watch Folly – South Stoke.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
3.24 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
Perch & Pike - Route 2
6.57 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from South Stoke (Oxfordshire)
A medium length but easy walk along the Ridgeway and the Thames.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 2
3.84 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 1
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 3
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 Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
3.54 mi
+180 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
5.87 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 2, Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath
4.68 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.
The Rising Sun - Route 3
7.10 mi
+367 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.
The Rising Sun - Route 2
4.67 mi
+289 ft
-266 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.
The Rising Sun - Route 1
3.96 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.
Highmoor and Greys Court
7.52 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.
Checkendon, Chilterns
5.42 mi
+335 ft
-302 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Checkendon (Oxfordshire)
A very pleasant walk exploring the attractive woods and landscape in and around the village of Checkendon in South Oxfordshire.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 3
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
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
4.65 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.
Goring and Lardon Chase Circular
4.48 mi
+466 ft
-482 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk is stile free. There is a steepening climb to the top of Streatley Hill and a steep descent from Lardon Chase.
Goring to Shillingford
10.71 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This is the twelfth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
From the picturesque twin villages of Goring and Streatley, this walk passes through water meadows to a riverside pub and on to the historic market town of Wallingford, past the ruins of the royal castle and across Benson weir with its new salmon run.
Goring – Great Chalk Wood Circular
5.18 mi
+407 ft
-387 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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.
Goring Stile Free, Chilterns
5.51 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
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.
From The John Barleycorn, Goring along the Thames
7.12 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
An easy circular walk (Route 3) along a beautiful part of the Thames from Goring.
The John Barleycorn, along the Thames
4.59 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Goring-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring. (Route 1)
Streatley to Stonor, Thames Valley
13.43 mi
+1,073 ft
-974 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Streatley (West Berkshire)
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.
Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way
16.48 mi
+817 ft
-712 ft
8h 15
Moderate
Departure from Streatley (West Berkshire)
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.
The Unicorn - Route 3
4.85 mi
+299 ft
-318 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs around The Unicorn.
The Unicorn - Route 2
3.64 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some uphill sections around The Unicorn.
The Unicorn - Route 1
2.28 mi
+135 ft
-112 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk with one downhill and one uphill section.
Peppard Common - Cowfields Farm
4.37 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 1) at Peppard Common and goes through Cowfields Farm.
Peppard Common - Sonning Common
4.46 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Rotherfield Peppard (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts (Route 2) at Peppard Common and goes through Sonning Common.
The Reformation - Route 2
4.94 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
Medium length walk over even terrain. Reformation – Whitewood Heath – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 3
6.58 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A long walk with some uphill sections. Reformation – Hook End – Wyfold Court – Wyfold – Reformation.
The Reformation - Route 1
2.87 mi
+125 ft
-102 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Kidmore End (Oxfordshire)
A short easy walk.Reformation – Wyfold – Reformation.
Sonning Common to Henley, around Reading
5.45 mi
+266 ft
-446 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk passing through the lovely Chiltern countryside with its old churches in unspoiled villages, wooded slopes and glorious views.
Sonning Common to Pangbourne, around Reading
7.96 mi
+285 ft
-459 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
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.
The Butchers Arms - Route 1
1.82 mi
+112 ft
-125 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)
A short walk through a quiet valley known as Stony Bottom.
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- Adwell
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- Aston Tirrold
- Aston Upthorpe
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- Berinsfield
- Berrick Salome
- Binfield Heath
- Bix and Assendon
- Blackbird Leys
- Blewbury
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Britwell Salome
- Chalgrove
- Checkendon
- Chinnor
- Cholsey
- Clifton Hampden
- Compton
- Crowmarsh
- Cuddesdon and Denton
- Culham
- Cuxham with Easington
- Didcot
- Dorchester
- Drayton St. Leonard
- East Hagbourne
- Ewelme
- Eye and Dunsden
- Fawley
- Forest Hill with Shotover
- Garsington
- Goring Heath
- Goring-on-Thames
- Great Haseley
- Great Milton
- Hampstead Norreys
- Harpsden
- Henley-on-Thames
- Highmoor
- Holton
- Horspath
- Ipsden
- Kennington
- Kidmore End
- Kingsey
- Lewknor
- Little Milton
- Little Wittenham
- Littlemore
- Long Wittenham
- Mapledurham
- Marsh Baldon
- Moulsford
- Nettlebed
- Newington
- North Moreton
- Nuffield
- Nuneham Courtenay
- Oxford
- Pangbourne
- Pishill with Stonor
- Purley on Thames
- Pyrton
- Radley
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Sandford-on-Thames
- Shabbington
- Shirburn
- Sonning Common
- South Moreton
- South Oxfordshire
- South Stoke
- Stadhampton
- Stoke Row
- Stoke Talmage
- Streatley
- Swyncombe
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Toot Baldon
- Towersey
- Turville
- Upton
- Wallingford
- Warborough
- Waterstock
- Watlington
- West Hagbourne
- Wheatfield
- Wheatley
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Woodcote
- Yattendon