Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - October 2016
Sunday 2nd 10.00am SP421029 7 miles Other coordinates
Meet at St Denys Church, Northmoor, parking considerately near the church. A circular walk to Bablock Hythe via Willow Pool and West End. Returning along the Thames Path to Northmoor Lock and Newbridge. Bring a picnic. Limited walking along minor roads. Dogs on leads. Peter
Meet at St Denys Church, Northmoor, parking considerately near the church. A circular walk to Bablock Hythe via Willow Pool and West End. Returning along the Thames Path to Northmoor Lock and Newbridge. Bring a picnic. Limited walking along minor roads. Dogs on leads. Peter
Wednesday 5th 10.00am SU274843 5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Ashbury Folly car park. A circular walk to Wayland’s Smithy and Ashbury village, then a climb back to the Ridgeway. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on controlled leads. Lesley
Meet at Ashbury Folly car park. A circular walk to Wayland’s Smithy and Ashbury village, then a climb back to the Ridgeway. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on controlled leads. Lesley
Saturday 8th 10.00am SP496259 5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Upper Heyford Church. A circular walk via the Oxford Canal to Middle and Steeple Aston, returning via Allen’s Lock. Bring refreshments for en route break, pub at end of walk. Assistance dogs only. Michael
Meet at Upper Heyford Church. A circular walk via the Oxford Canal to Middle and Steeple Aston, returning via Allen’s Lock. Bring refreshments for en route break, pub at end of walk. Assistance dogs only. Michael
Sunday 9th 10.00am SP963124 7 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Aldbury, by the pond, parking in the road (drive time from Oxford about 1hour). A varied and hilly walk from Aldbury, climbing the Chiltern escarpment to Ivinghoe Beacon and returning through the glorious woodlands of the Ashridge Estate (NT). Bring refreshments and a picnic. Possible stop at Brownlow Café, near end of walk for tea and cake. Assistance dogs only. Car sharing possible, please contact leader in advance (from Headington or Thornhill P&R). Marsaleete
Meet at Aldbury, by the pond, parking in the road (drive time from Oxford about 1hour). A varied and hilly walk from Aldbury, climbing the Chiltern escarpment to Ivinghoe Beacon and returning through the glorious woodlands of the Ashridge Estate (NT). Bring refreshments and a picnic. Possible stop at Brownlow Café, near end of walk for tea and cake. Assistance dogs only. Car sharing possible, please contact leader in advance (from Headington or Thornhill P&R). Marsaleete
Saturday 15th 10.00am SP757010 8.3 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Chinnor High Street car park. A circular walk from Chinnor through the beech woods of the Chiltern Hills, passing the restored Chinnor Windmill on the way back. A walk from the leader’s book: Milestones to Millstones. A joint walk with Ramblers. Bring refreshments and a picnic, opportunity for pub/tea at end of walk. Contact leader in advance for car sharing option, meeting at Thornhill P&R at 9.15am. Elaine
Meet at Chinnor High Street car park. A circular walk from Chinnor through the beech woods of the Chiltern Hills, passing the restored Chinnor Windmill on the way back. A walk from the leader’s book: Milestones to Millstones. A joint walk with Ramblers. Bring refreshments and a picnic, opportunity for pub/tea at end of walk. Contact leader in advance for car sharing option, meeting at Thornhill P&R at 9.15am. Elaine
Sunday 16th 10.30am SP585163 5.75 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Murcot Village Hall car park, or park along the road. A flat walk along Field Track Road to Astley Bridge Farm, and on through to Merton. Returning over the young River Ray via Newgate Road Track to Murcot. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. [name removed at their request]
Meet at Murcot Village Hall car park, or park along the road. A flat walk along Field Track Road to Astley Bridge Farm, and on through to Merton. Returning over the young River Ray via Newgate Road Track to Murcot. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. [name removed at their request]
Saturday 22nd 10.00am SP164350 5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at the village centre in Blockley by the shop. A walk round Blockley through fields and woodland with attractive views all the way. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Steve and Maggie
Meet at the village centre in Blockley by the shop. A walk round Blockley through fields and woodland with attractive views all the way. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Steve and Maggie
🚌 Sunday 23rd 10.00am SP487095 8 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Wolvercote Port Meadow car park. A circular walk to Wytham Woods, through the woods to Botley and back via Binsey Lane, detouring to the Treacle Well at Binsey Church, then back to Wolvercote along the Thames Path. Some road walking. Bring refreshments and picnic, possible option of Waitrose Café if it is raining. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 6 to Wolvercote. Judith
Meet at Wolvercote Port Meadow car park. A circular walk to Wytham Woods, through the woods to Botley and back via Binsey Lane, detouring to the Treacle Well at Binsey Church, then back to Wolvercote along the Thames Path. Some road walking. Bring refreshments and picnic, possible option of Waitrose Café if it is raining. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 6 to Wolvercote. Judith
Saturday 29th 10.00am SU262945 6 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Badbury Clump National Trust car park (free at present). A circular walk from Badbury Hill to Great Coxwell, visiting the Great Barn, and on to Coleshill, with fine views on the way. A long uphill climb at the end. Bring refreshments for en route break, pub at end. Assistance dogs only. Dave and Eileen
Meet at Badbury Clump National Trust car park (free at present). A circular walk from Badbury Hill to Great Coxwell, visiting the Great Barn, and on to Coleshill, with fine views on the way. A long uphill climb at the end. Bring refreshments for en route break, pub at end. Assistance dogs only. Dave and Eileen
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