Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - March 2024
** CANCELLED ** (flooding)
Saturday 2nd 10.00am SU578939 4.75 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Dorchester, Bridge End car park (public toilets). This circular walk takes in fields woodland paths and tracks, a stretch of the Thames Path, with some steep climbs to Wittenham Clumps with its far-reaching views. Bring refreshments for en route break. There are pubs and cafes in Dorchester afterwards. Assistance dogs only. 07837 717492
** CANCELLED ** (flooding)
Saturday 2nd 10.00am SU578939 4.75 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Dorchester, Bridge End car park (public toilets). This circular walk takes in fields woodland paths and tracks, a stretch of the Thames Path, with some steep climbs to Wittenham Clumps with its far-reaching views. Bring refreshments for en route break. There are pubs and cafes in Dorchester afterwards. Assistance dogs only. 07837 717492
** CANCELLED ** (flooding)
🚌 Wednesday 6th 10.30am SP478117 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Yarnton, near the church. A walk from the church across fields and under the railway bridge to Duke’s Lock. Bring refreshments for a short break here. Returning along canal towpath past Drinkwater’s lift bridge to King’s canal bridge. A pavement along the A44 for a short way to a stile and footpath across fields and over the railway bridge with many steps. Assistance dogs only. Bus S3 from Oxford please let leader know if using public transport. 07940 460871
Meet at Yarnton, near the church. A walk from the church across fields and under the railway bridge to Duke’s Lock. Bring refreshments for a short break here. Returning along canal towpath past Drinkwater’s lift bridge to King’s canal bridge. A pavement along the A44 for a short way to a stile and footpath across fields and over the railway bridge with many steps. Assistance dogs only. Bus S3 from Oxford please let leader know if using public transport. 07940 460871
🚌 Saturday 16th 10.00am SP436092 8.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Eynsham at the Sports Pavilion car park Oxford Road. A lovely walk through Wytham Woods to Wolvercote returning via the Thames Path to Eynsham. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic. A short section of minor road walking. Assistance dogs only. Bus S1 (Witney) from Oxford, please let leader know if using public transport. 07502 987554
Meet at Eynsham at the Sports Pavilion car park Oxford Road. A lovely walk through Wytham Woods to Wolvercote returning via the Thames Path to Eynsham. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic. A short section of minor road walking. Assistance dogs only. Bus S1 (Witney) from Oxford, please let leader know if using public transport. 07502 987554
🚌 Wednesday 20th 10.00am SP552081 3.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Barton on the junction of Fettiplace/High Cross Way, there is roadside parking. The walk is up a gentle hill through arable fields (or possibly housing development) to BBOWT’s Sydlings Copse Nature Reserve. Walk the undulating paths to see spring unfurl in this area rich in fauna and flora. Views of Headington. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 8 from city, use Poundfield Close stop, let leader know if using public transport. 07460 381826
Meet at Barton on the junction of Fettiplace/High Cross Way, there is roadside parking. The walk is up a gentle hill through arable fields (or possibly housing development) to BBOWT’s Sydlings Copse Nature Reserve. Walk the undulating paths to see spring unfurl in this area rich in fauna and flora. Views of Headington. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 8 from city, use Poundfield Close stop, let leader know if using public transport. 07460 381826
Saturday 23rd 10.00am SU785865 6.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Hambleden, the public car park located just past the Stag and Huntsman, on the right. Charge £3 for up to 4 hours payable by cash or card. Car sharing encouraged. A circular walk from the lovely village of Hambleden, exploring the wooded hills on either side of the valley. Bring refreshments for en route break. Minor roads only on the walk. Assistance dogs only. 07835 863063
Meet at Hambleden, the public car park located just past the Stag and Huntsman, on the right. Charge £3 for up to 4 hours payable by cash or card. Car sharing encouraged. A circular walk from the lovely village of Hambleden, exploring the wooded hills on either side of the valley. Bring refreshments for en route break. Minor roads only on the walk. Assistance dogs only. 07835 863063
🚌 Saturday30th 10.00am SP497148 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Kidlington, the car park behind St Mary’s Church. From the church walking across fields to Thrupp and a stop at Annie’s Tea Room. Walking along the canal back to Kidlington crossing through the village to the church. Bring refreshments for the stop, Annie’s Tea Room should be open for purchases. Assistance dogs only. We cross the main road in Kidlington using traffic lights. Bus Stagecoach 2A from Oxford, please let leader know if using public transport. 07534 247814
Meet at Kidlington, the car park behind St Mary’s Church. From the church walking across fields to Thrupp and a stop at Annie’s Tea Room. Walking along the canal back to Kidlington crossing through the village to the church. Bring refreshments for the stop, Annie’s Tea Room should be open for purchases. Assistance dogs only. We cross the main road in Kidlington using traffic lights. Bus Stagecoach 2A from Oxford, please let leader know if using public transport. 07534 247814
🚌 indicates a bus-friendly walk.