Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - November 2023
Wednesday 1st 10.30am SP482182 4.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Enslow Canal Bridge, by the old Rock of Gibraltar pub, park there or in nearby layby. From the pub over Enslow Bridge, on a track past the Satellite Earth Station. A short walk on a minor road towards Old Whitehill Farm and past deserted mediaeval village earthworks, to Flights Mill and Pidgeon Lock. A short break here, returning along the Canal footpath. Assistance dogs only. 07940 460871
Meet at Enslow Canal Bridge, by the old Rock of Gibraltar pub, park there or in nearby layby. From the pub over Enslow Bridge, on a track past the Satellite Earth Station. A short walk on a minor road towards Old Whitehill Farm and past deserted mediaeval village earthworks, to Flights Mill and Pidgeon Lock. A short break here, returning along the Canal footpath. Assistance dogs only. 07940 460871
Sunday 5th 10.00am SU280644 7.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Great Bedwyn, meeting and parking by the church. A canal walk from Great Bedwyn to the spring line village of Wilton, a steady climb to Wilton windmill, and paths through woodland and Bedwyn Brail back to the church. This ancient church is highly recommended. There is a short amount of road walking through Wilton village. Bring refreshments and a picnic for lunch stop. Assistance dogs only. 07305 581224
Meet at Great Bedwyn, meeting and parking by the church. A canal walk from Great Bedwyn to the spring line village of Wilton, a steady climb to Wilton windmill, and paths through woodland and Bedwyn Brail back to the church. This ancient church is highly recommended. There is a short amount of road walking through Wilton village. Bring refreshments and a picnic for lunch stop. Assistance dogs only. 07305 581224
🚌 Wednesday 8th 10.00am SU690942 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Watlington, Hill Road car park, roadside parking in Hill Road, or bus stop in High Street. A walk with views. Starting with pavement walking through Watlington via bus stop in High Street, then across fields with a gentle incline to the NT car park followed by a steep descent past the White Mark. Short stretches of road walking including a section of the B480 with a narrow verge. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Please contact leader if coming by bus (Bus 11 stops at Library). 07640381826
Meet at Watlington, Hill Road car park, roadside parking in Hill Road, or bus stop in High Street. A walk with views. Starting with pavement walking through Watlington via bus stop in High Street, then across fields with a gentle incline to the NT car park followed by a steep descent past the White Mark. Short stretches of road walking including a section of the B480 with a narrow verge. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Please contact leader if coming by bus (Bus 11 stops at Library). 07640381826
Saturday 11th 10.00am SU470825 5.4 miles Other coordinates
Meet at West Ilsley by the Harrow Pub, park considerately in the village. A circular walk uphill to the Ridgeway near Scutchamer’s Knob via Old Down with two short stretches on a minor road. Returning via grassy gallops to West Ilsley. Fine views in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. Pub reopened in June so there is an option at the end of the walk. 07765 127316
Meet at West Ilsley by the Harrow Pub, park considerately in the village. A circular walk uphill to the Ridgeway near Scutchamer’s Knob via Old Down with two short stretches on a minor road. Returning via grassy gallops to West Ilsley. Fine views in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. Pub reopened in June so there is an option at the end of the walk. 07765 127316
🚌 Wednesday 15th 10.00am SP547073 5.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Headington Shops (bus stop HS1) to take the no 10 bus to Horspath Road. Headington pay car parks at Waitrose and St Leonards Road. Parking closer to the walk start is limited to 2 hours. Autumn in Shotover. From Horspath Road bus stop we will cross the ring road into Brasenose Woods following paths gently uphill to Shotover Plain for a coffee stop. Re-entering the woods for an undulating walk around the top with time for a picnic lunch. Then mainly downhill to re-emerge on the ring road and the bus no 10 back to Headington. Assistance dogs only. Bring refreshments and a picnic. 07929 841716
Meet at Headington Shops (bus stop HS1) to take the no 10 bus to Horspath Road. Headington pay car parks at Waitrose and St Leonards Road. Parking closer to the walk start is limited to 2 hours. Autumn in Shotover. From Horspath Road bus stop we will cross the ring road into Brasenose Woods following paths gently uphill to Shotover Plain for a coffee stop. Re-entering the woods for an undulating walk around the top with time for a picnic lunch. Then mainly downhill to re-emerge on the ring road and the bus no 10 back to Headington. Assistance dogs only. Bring refreshments and a picnic. 07929 841716
🚌 Saturday 18th 10.00am SP497121 7.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Stratfield Brake Reserve car park. Walking from the reserve to join the Canal and along it towards Begbroke. Walking through Begbroke and farm past Begbroke Wood and on to Yarnton and church then through fields and over rail bridge to reach Woodstock Road dropping down to the canal and back through the reserve. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs on leads. One main road crossing A44 and a short stretch along the cycle track on A44. Regular bus service to Kidlington no 2/2A/S7. 07534 247814
Meet at Stratfield Brake Reserve car park. Walking from the reserve to join the Canal and along it towards Begbroke. Walking through Begbroke and farm past Begbroke Wood and on to Yarnton and church then through fields and over rail bridge to reach Woodstock Road dropping down to the canal and back through the reserve. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs on leads. One main road crossing A44 and a short stretch along the cycle track on A44. Regular bus service to Kidlington no 2/2A/S7. 07534 247814
🚌 Wednesday 22nd 10.30am SP584223 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Bicester, the Market Square (off Sheep Street). A circular walk through the historic area of Bicester and then following the blue health trail around Langford village, with its green spaces Using metalled paths throughout, no stiles or muddy ways. Cafes in town after the walk. Crossing several town centre roads. Assistance dogs only. Please try to use public transport. Bus S5 from Oxford or Chiltern Railway line to Bicester Village Station. 07711 564311
Meet at Bicester, the Market Square (off Sheep Street). A circular walk through the historic area of Bicester and then following the blue health trail around Langford village, with its green spaces Using metalled paths throughout, no stiles or muddy ways. Cafes in town after the walk. Crossing several town centre roads. Assistance dogs only. Please try to use public transport. Bus S5 from Oxford or Chiltern Railway line to Bicester Village Station. 07711 564311
Saturday 25th 10.00am SP577092 6.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Stanton St John, the Village Hall, car sharing recommended. A circular walk from Stanton St John to Forest Hill and Woodperry. Key features are Stanton St John Church and Woodperry House. There are 3 stiles, if the ground conditions are very wet, the walk will be shortened to 4 miles. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. 07979 817046
Meet at Stanton St John, the Village Hall, car sharing recommended. A circular walk from Stanton St John to Forest Hill and Woodperry. Key features are Stanton St John Church and Woodperry House. There are 3 stiles, if the ground conditions are very wet, the walk will be shortened to 4 miles. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. 07979 817046
🚌 indicates a bus-friendly walk.