Western Valley walks

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.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

An easy walk over flat terrain around The Red Lion.

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

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 will bring you to explore West Ilsley countryside.

This circular walk brings you to visit East Ilsley countryside.

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 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.

This is the fourteenth and final stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London". This riverside walk transitions gently from tranquil water meadows past Sandford and Iffley Locks, through a nature reserve, into the bustling outskirts of Oxford, where the boathouses of the various Oxford Colleges are evidence of the strong rowing culture of the city.

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.

This circular walk brings you to visit Compton areas.

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

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

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

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.

This circular walk will bring you to explore Catmore countryside.

This walk brings you to visit Aldworth surroundings via Starveall.

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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 explore Chaddleworth countryside.

This circular walk goes through three SSSIs from urban Oxford. Starting from urban Cowley, walk up to the top of Shotover country park SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for nature and views to the South West, then through Rock Edge SSSI, for Upper Jurassic limestone, and then through Lye Valley SSSI to experience nationally rare calcareous fen habitat from the last ice age.

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 through Yattendon countryside and wooded areas.

This circular walk brings you to visit Chieveley countryside.

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

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

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

This walks brings you around Great Shefford countryside.