Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - September 2024
Saturday 7th 10.00am RG142AD 5.8 miles Other coordinates
Annual outing to Newbury. Starting from Newbury Football Ground carpark, the walk takes us along the River Kennet/Kennet and Avon Canal with its characterful buildings and swing bridge. We pass the Lady Well as we head towards the River Lambourne to near the Watermill Theatre. We will have our picnic lunch in the ruins of Donnington Castle. Returning to our starting point via Shaw House and its gardens, currently there is no charge. We will organise a car share and details will be posted on Member's WhatsApp group closer to the time. Jenny 07640 381826
Annual outing to Newbury. Starting from Newbury Football Ground carpark, the walk takes us along the River Kennet/Kennet and Avon Canal with its characterful buildings and swing bridge. We pass the Lady Well as we head towards the River Lambourne to near the Watermill Theatre. We will have our picnic lunch in the ruins of Donnington Castle. Returning to our starting point via Shaw House and its gardens, currently there is no charge. We will organise a car share and details will be posted on Member's WhatsApp group closer to the time. Jenny 07640 381826
🚌 Thursday 12th 10.30am SP443086 3.9 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Swinford Bridge, Farmoor. This is the seventh section of the Oxford Green Belt Way. We follow the river Thames to Wolvercote. Bus E1 from Osney Mead, please check timetables as times may change. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Some road walking from the Trout to Wolvercote Green. Liz 07855 170592
Meet at Swinford Bridge, Farmoor. This is the seventh section of the Oxford Green Belt Way. We follow the river Thames to Wolvercote. Bus E1 from Osney Mead, please check timetables as times may change. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Some road walking from the Trout to Wolvercote Green. Liz 07855 170592
Saturday 14th 10.30am SP520315 4.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Souldern Village Hall, on the right on road leading into Souldern from the B4100. From the village hall walking to Souldern Mill and up Miller’s Lane with views of Aynho grounds and deer park. Crossing the Croughton Road again to take a covered lane to Souldern church with views again of Aynho park. Bring refreshments for en route break. Lift share from Bicester Village Station, contact leader if required. Assistance dogs only. Yvonne 07745 243636
Meet at Souldern Village Hall, on the right on road leading into Souldern from the B4100. From the village hall walking to Souldern Mill and up Miller’s Lane with views of Aynho grounds and deer park. Crossing the Croughton Road again to take a covered lane to Souldern church with views again of Aynho park. Bring refreshments for en route break. Lift share from Bicester Village Station, contact leader if required. Assistance dogs only. Yvonne 07745 243636
🚌 Thursday 19th 10.30am SP535037 4.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Iffley Lock, possible parking in Iffley village. A circular walk along lanes and footpaths skirting Kenninton and Radley and crossing the OPT's Memorial Field. On to Sandford Lock and back along the Thames Path to Iffley Lock. Bring a picnic for a break at Sandford Lock. We cross two roads. Bus no 3 from Oxford and the X40 from Reading stop at Iffley Turn, a short walk to the lock. Judith 841716
Meet at Iffley Lock, possible parking in Iffley village. A circular walk along lanes and footpaths skirting Kenninton and Radley and crossing the OPT's Memorial Field. On to Sandford Lock and back along the Thames Path to Iffley Lock. Bring a picnic for a break at Sandford Lock. We cross two roads. Bus no 3 from Oxford and the X40 from Reading stop at Iffley Turn, a short walk to the lock. Judith 841716
🚌 Saturday 21st 10.00am SP497148 10.00 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Kidlington, the car park behind St Marys Church. An all-day walk, from the church towards Bletchingdon, to Kirtlington. Walking past the quarry and returning via the Oxford Canal. Bring refreshments for two stops and a picnic for lunch and plenty of water. Two short sections of road walking. Assistance dogs only. Jess 07534 247814
Meet at Kidlington, the car park behind St Marys Church. An all-day walk, from the church towards Bletchingdon, to Kirtlington. Walking past the quarry and returning via the Oxford Canal. Bring refreshments for two stops and a picnic for lunch and plenty of water. Two short sections of road walking. Assistance dogs only. Jess 07534 247814
Saturday 28th 10.00am SP578093 6.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Stanton St John village hall car park. A circular walk from the car park towards Oakley and on towards the Horton golf course. Crossing the road to Beckley and back to the village hall. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Veena and Kingi 07979 817046
Meet at Stanton St John village hall car park. A circular walk from the car park towards Oakley and on towards the Horton golf course. Crossing the road to Beckley and back to the village hall. Bring refreshments for en route break. Assistance dogs only. Veena and Kingi 07979 817046
🚌 indicates a bus-friendly walk.