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Swyncombe Downs SSSI walks
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.
Walks near Swyncombe Downs SSSI
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
Stonor to Marlow, Thames Valley
Visorando Member10.49 mi
+820 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pishill with Stonor (Oxfordshire)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Henley-on-Thames to Marlow along the Thames Path
8.85 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant linear walk along the Thames Path between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. The path is easy to follow and is almost all downhill. There are a number of public transport options to return to the start.
Henley to Reading
11.43 mi
+256 ft
-203 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
This is the tenth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
Riverside parkland, a diversion through Chiltern bluebell woods, water meadows, attractive and hospitable Sonning village, a wildlife park and wildflower meadows, the ruins of Reading Abbey and the Forbury Gardens are highlights of this walk.
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.