West Hendred walks

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.

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.

This circular walk will bring you to explore West Ilsley countryside.

This circular walk will bring you to explore Catmore countryside.

This circular walk brings you to visit East Ilsley countryside.

An easy walk over flat terrain except when climbing Blewburton hill.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

A circular walk that brings you around Peasemore countryside via Leckhampstead village.

This circular walk brings you to explore Chaddleworth countryside.

This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.

Abingdon to Steventon following some of the old Berkshire and Wiltshire canal. Start along the Ock valley path through Abingdon and then head west out into flat fields. Some good paths to start with however some of the paths in the fields as you approach Steventon are not well maintained. The final fields into Steventon at Hill Farm often contain cattle. I would generally advise this as a dry weather walk. The footpath out of Abingdon suburbs is poor and I have adjusted the route to follow roads and tracks. After passing under the railway on the ranch to Steventon the OS footpaths are not reliable; at one point the path was ploughed and planted with wheat so I followed the field edge for some time. The X2 bus runs between Abingdon and Steventon 7 days a week so can be used to close the loop.

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.

This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.

This walks brings you around Great Shefford countryside.

A varied walk through woods, meadows and fields, taking in the River Pang, with local history from the Bronze Age to World War Two. Two shorter options are described - 6km and 9km.

This circular walk brings you to visit Chieveley countryside.

Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.

Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.

This circular walk brings you to visit Hampstead Norreys countryside and woodlands.

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 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.

This circular walk starts from Lambourn and goes via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a walk through woodlands and along the open fields to the South-East of Lambourn.

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.

A short bracing walk which heads uphill for the first half.

A circular path from Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys along paths through the Eling estate, returning along the Eling Way which follows the route of the former railway.

This circular walk brings you into Fence Wood and goes past Grimsbury Castle.

This circular walk brings you to explore Boxford countryside along the River Lambourn.

This circular walk brings you around the Wickham countryside.

This circular walk brings you through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.

This circular walk brings you to visit Yattendon area through fields and copse.

This circular walk brings you around Frilsham countryside and through woodlands.