Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - May 2023
Thursday 4th 10.00am SU784926 5.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Cadmore End Church, parking there or along the lane leading to it. A scenic Chilterns walk taking in woodlands and the lovely villages of Turville and Fingest. One steep climb near the end but we will stop and admire the view. Bring refreshments for en route break. We cross a busy B road twice. Assistance dogs only. 07835 863063
Meet at Cadmore End Church, parking there or along the lane leading to it. A scenic Chilterns walk taking in woodlands and the lovely villages of Turville and Fingest. One steep climb near the end but we will stop and admire the view. Bring refreshments for en route break. We cross a busy B road twice. Assistance dogs only. 07835 863063
🚌 Sunday 7th 2.00pm SP513071 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at the Keble Road gates to the University Parks Oxford. A gentle afternoon walk from the parks along the Cherwell river to Old Marston and returning by Back Lane and Marston Meadows. We cross Marston Ferry Road twice. 07855 170592
Meet at the Keble Road gates to the University Parks Oxford. A gentle afternoon walk from the parks along the Cherwell river to Old Marston and returning by Back Lane and Marston Meadows. We cross Marston Ferry Road twice. 07855 170592
Wednesday 10th 10.30am SU214995 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Lechlade by St Lawrence Church, parking in Riverside Park. Walking through the churchyard, along Shelley’s Walk eastwards to the Trout Inn. Crossing the bridge on A417 to the Thames Path and St John’s Lock. Walking along the Riverside across meadowland back towards Lechlade. Continuing across bridge to Riverside Meadows to the Roundhouse where the river joins the Thames and Severn Canal. Detour to deserted village of Inglesham with the interesting 13th century church of St John the Baptist and returning to Lechlade across fields to Halfpenny Bridge and Toll House. No stiles flat. Could shorten walk for some if wished at Lechlade Bridge. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. 07940 460871
Meet at Lechlade by St Lawrence Church, parking in Riverside Park. Walking through the churchyard, along Shelley’s Walk eastwards to the Trout Inn. Crossing the bridge on A417 to the Thames Path and St John’s Lock. Walking along the Riverside across meadowland back towards Lechlade. Continuing across bridge to Riverside Meadows to the Roundhouse where the river joins the Thames and Severn Canal. Detour to deserted village of Inglesham with the interesting 13th century church of St John the Baptist and returning to Lechlade across fields to Halfpenny Bridge and Toll House. No stiles flat. Could shorten walk for some if wished at Lechlade Bridge. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. 07940 460871
Saturday 13th 10.00 SP414418 8.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Wroxton village pond, park on the wide section of the village street near the pond share rides if possible. Wroxton is a beautiful ironstone village with a 14th century church and many historical connections. Our route passes through both Wroxton and Broughton Parks with good views of Broughton Castle as well as the hills around Tadmarton and Shutford. Bring refreshments/a picnic for stops en route. Assistance dogs only. 07835863063
Meet at Wroxton village pond, park on the wide section of the village street near the pond share rides if possible. Wroxton is a beautiful ironstone village with a 14th century church and many historical connections. Our route passes through both Wroxton and Broughton Parks with good views of Broughton Castle as well as the hills around Tadmarton and Shutford. Bring refreshments/a picnic for stops en route. Assistance dogs only. 07835863063
🚌 Wednesday 17th 6.30pm SP552081 3.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet on the Barton Estate on the corner of Fettiplace/High Cross Way, roadside parking. Bus no 8 to Barton Poundfield Close stop. In the hope that the major housing development has not yet started the walk takes us up a gentle hill through arable fields to BBOWT’s Sydlings Copse Nature Reserve. The undulating paths lead through an area rich in fauna and flora, bluebells in abundance. We retrace our steps enjoying panoramic views. Bring light refreshments. Assistance dogs only. 07460 381826
Meet on the Barton Estate on the corner of Fettiplace/High Cross Way, roadside parking. Bus no 8 to Barton Poundfield Close stop. In the hope that the major housing development has not yet started the walk takes us up a gentle hill through arable fields to BBOWT’s Sydlings Copse Nature Reserve. The undulating paths lead through an area rich in fauna and flora, bluebells in abundance. We retrace our steps enjoying panoramic views. Bring light refreshments. Assistance dogs only. 07460 381826
Saturday 20th 10.00am SP463019 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet in the layby at the Wootton turn on the A420 at Rockley Cottages. A circular walk to Bessselsleigh School, Appleton, Eaton, Bablock Hythe and Cumnor and back to start. Bluebells in woods. Bring refreshments for en route break. Some walking on minor roads. Assistance dogs only. 01865 862425
Meet in the layby at the Wootton turn on the A420 at Rockley Cottages. A circular walk to Bessselsleigh School, Appleton, Eaton, Bablock Hythe and Cumnor and back to start. Bluebells in woods. Bring refreshments for en route break. Some walking on minor roads. Assistance dogs only. 01865 862425
Sunday 21st 10.00am and 14.00pm SU716976 5 miles am +6 miles pm Other coordinates
Meet at Lewknor, near church parking considerately. Morning walk up through the nature reserve down to Lower Vicar’s Farm then up to Cowleaze and back down Bald Hill and the Ridgeway. Afternoon walk up Beacon Hill along permissive path to A40 back down through Aston Rowant and along Icknield Way. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic if doing both walks. Crossing the A40 twice in pm. Dogs on leads. 01865 514082
Meet at Lewknor, near church parking considerately. Morning walk up through the nature reserve down to Lower Vicar’s Farm then up to Cowleaze and back down Bald Hill and the Ridgeway. Afternoon walk up Beacon Hill along permissive path to A40 back down through Aston Rowant and along Icknield Way. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic if doing both walks. Crossing the A40 twice in pm. Dogs on leads. 01865 514082
Saturday 27th 10.00am SP361165 8.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Finstock, School Road. A circular walk from Finstock, Wilcote and Fawler passing through a deserted mediaeval village now covered by woodland, along the river Evenlode to Stonesfield Common and back through Fawler to Finstock. Bring refreshments, pub available in Finstock. Dogs on leads. 07808 170418
Meet at Finstock, School Road. A circular walk from Finstock, Wilcote and Fawler passing through a deserted mediaeval village now covered by woodland, along the river Evenlode to Stonesfield Common and back through Fawler to Finstock. Bring refreshments, pub available in Finstock. Dogs on leads. 07808 170418
Wednesday 31st 7.00pm SP581025 3.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at The Green Garsington, park near the Manor Bar and Restaurant (OX44 9DF). An undulating evening walk with fine views, with short distances on minor roads. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. 07837 717492
Meet at The Green Garsington, park near the Manor Bar and Restaurant (OX44 9DF). An undulating evening walk with fine views, with short distances on minor roads. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. 07837 717492
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