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Wantage to Ogbourne St George, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Association / Club / Walk leader
22.28 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,063 ft
11h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wantage (Oxfordshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The fifth Stage is probably the most remote section of The Ridgeway, with some wonderful views and prehistoric monuments to enjoy.
Red Barn circular via the Ridgeway, Lambourn
Visorando Member
6.28 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you will be able to enjoy on a clear day, views across the countryside to Letcombe Bassett, Letcombe Regis, Wantage and even Didcot.
The Harrow circular, West Ilsley
4.47 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from West Ilsley (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore West Ilsley countryside.
St Margaret's Church circular, Catmore
3.37 mi
+253 ft
-236 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Catmore (West Berkshire)
This circular walk will bring you to explore Catmore countryside.
The Ibex Chaddleworth circular, Chaddleworth
4.52 mi
+154 ft
-161 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chaddleworth (West Berkshire)
This circular walk brings you to explore Chaddleworth countryside.
Steventon to Abingdon
6.28 mi
+33 ft
-56 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Steventon (Oxfordshire)
6 miles almost entirely off road and flat walk from Steventon to Abingdon with a return journey on X2 bus (you can park in Steventon Village Hall). If you walk on a Sunday morning, you can have a coffee and cake at Sutton Courtenay weirs. On a hot day there is plenty of opportunity for a dog to swim in the Thames.
As you pass behind Sutton Courtenay there are a few footpath options; however, whatever route you take you'll end up close to the Church, and the George or Sawan pubs before headding to Sutton Courtenay Weirs. Then follow the Thames Path to Abingdon.
The Fox circular, Peasemore
3.77 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Peasemore (West Berkshire)
A circular walk that brings you around Peasemore countryside via Leckhampstead village.
The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury with shorter options
15.09 mi
+299 ft
-449 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This route describes the second part of this walk, from Lambourn to Newbury, including an optional visit to Donnington Castle. It mostly follows the bank of the River Lambourn or the route of the dismantled Lambourn Valley Railway.
The upper Lambourn Valley Way and Ridgeway - from Lambourn
13.95 mi
+614 ft
-627 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This circular walk goes from Lambourn to the Ridgeway past Ashdown House, along the Ridgeway past the ancient monuments of Wayland's Smithy and Uffington Castle, and returns to Lambourn along the Lambourn Valley Way. The route "The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury (with shorter options)" describes the continuation of this walk to Newbury.
Lambourn circular via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down
7.40 mi
+551 ft
-528 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This circular walk starts from Lambourn and goes via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down.
Lambourn circular via Rooksnest and Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
5.61 mi
+338 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk with much variety and interest : wild flower meadow, Watts Bank Nature Reserve, superb views of the Eastbury Downs and Lambourn nestled in the Lambourn Valley, the pretty little village of Eastbury, which has many buildings of historic interest and the Lambourn River, a seasonal chalk stream.
This walk goes up (and down) several hills and can be slippery underfoot after rain.
From Lynch Wood to The Folly via Upper Lambourn, Lambourn Valley
4.22 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Starting at the market square this walk takes you through Lynch wood to Upper Lambourn and then onto the fields above Lambourn and back via the Folly.
Lambourn circular via Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
4.95 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Start the walk at the Market Square, note the old Market Cross and the site of the Lambourn Tanker Crash of 1953, and enjoy the river and countryside around Lambourn.
Lambourn circular via Greenways, Ox wood and White Shute
4.10 mi
+361 ft
-351 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Along this walk, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of Lambourn from, a delightful cottage with a beautifully kept garden and to go through Ox Wood.
From Gillards Copse to Thornhill Copse via Ox Wood, Lambourn Valley
4.55 mi
+322 ft
-344 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This is a walk through woodlands and along the open fields to the South-East of Lambourn.
Lambourn via Eastbury and Sheepdrove, Lambourn Valley
5.32 mi
+384 ft
-377 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you through Eastbury and Sheepdrove and gives fine views of the downs towards the Ridgeway. Then, it goes past a number of gallops, where you may see racehorses exercising.
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- Milton
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- Radley
- Shaw cum Donnington
- Shellingford
- Sparsholt
- St. Helen Without
- Stanford in the Vale
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- Vale of White Horse
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