Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - December 2024
Wednesday 4th 10.30am SP241271 4.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Adlestrop Village Hall carpark, there is a box for donations towards parking. A walk across farmland from Adelstrop to Chastleton, passing Chastleton House and Chastleton Barrow. Some walking along quiet roads. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. Rose 07812 026109
Meet at Adlestrop Village Hall carpark, there is a box for donations towards parking. A walk across farmland from Adelstrop to Chastleton, passing Chastleton House and Chastleton Barrow. Some walking along quiet roads. Bring refreshments for en route break. Dogs on leads. Rose 07812 026109
Saturday 7th 9.30am SP566074 6.8 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Thornhill P&R. This is the tenth and final section of the OGBW, and as the previous section there is no public transport, so we meet at the finish. Taking a car(s)back to Elsfield and walk to Beckley and Forest Hill to the finish. Bring refreshments and a picnic. It is essential to let leader know if intending to join the walk by Thursday 5th. Assistance dogs only. Liz 07855 170593
Meet at Thornhill P&R. This is the tenth and final section of the OGBW, and as the previous section there is no public transport, so we meet at the finish. Taking a car(s)back to Elsfield and walk to Beckley and Forest Hill to the finish. Bring refreshments and a picnic. It is essential to let leader know if intending to join the walk by Thursday 5th. Assistance dogs only. Liz 07855 170593
Wednesday 11th 10.30am SP452062 3.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Farmoor Reservoir car park, fee payable. A flat winter walk round both parts of the Reservoir on tarmac paths. 360o views. Maybe see coots, cormorants, grebes and tufted ducks. No stiles, toilets and café at Reservoir. Dogs not permitted. Janice 07940 460871
Meet at Farmoor Reservoir car park, fee payable. A flat winter walk round both parts of the Reservoir on tarmac paths. 360o views. Maybe see coots, cormorants, grebes and tufted ducks. No stiles, toilets and café at Reservoir. Dogs not permitted. Janice 07940 460871
🚌 Saturday 14th 10.00am SP358196 7.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Charlbury, Spendlove Centre. From Charlbury walking along the Wychwood Way and taking a path into the Ditchley estate. Following paths around the park and woodland to rejoin the Wychwood Way to return to Charlbury. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic. Assistance dogs only. Bus friendly S3 but check destination and timetables. Margaret 07305 581224
Meet at Charlbury, Spendlove Centre. From Charlbury walking along the Wychwood Way and taking a path into the Ditchley estate. Following paths around the park and woodland to rejoin the Wychwood Way to return to Charlbury. Bring refreshments for en route break and a picnic. Assistance dogs only. Bus friendly S3 but check destination and timetables. Margaret 07305 581224
🚌 Tuesday 17th 10.30am SP497099 4.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet outside St Peter’s Church, Upper Wolvercote, limited parking. A canal walk from Wolvercote village towards the city centre, returning through Walton Manor streets and the Waterways. Metalled surfaces throughout. Refreshment stop en route at Recreation Ground. We cross several urban streets. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 6 to Wolvercote (Upper) village. Sue 07711 564311
Meet outside St Peter’s Church, Upper Wolvercote, limited parking. A canal walk from Wolvercote village towards the city centre, returning through Walton Manor streets and the Waterways. Metalled surfaces throughout. Refreshment stop en route at Recreation Ground. We cross several urban streets. Assistance dogs only. Bus no 6 to Wolvercote (Upper) village. Sue 07711 564311
Saturday 21st 10.00am SP436186 5.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet in the lay by at the first turn to Wootton, one mile north of Woodstock on the A44. This is the annual mulled wine and mince pie walk in and around Blenheim Palace grounds. Assistance dogs only. Liz 07855 170592
Meet in the lay by at the first turn to Wootton, one mile north of Woodstock on the A44. This is the annual mulled wine and mince pie walk in and around Blenheim Palace grounds. Assistance dogs only. Liz 07855 170592
Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day) 11.15am SP447165 4.7 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Woodstock, Hensington Road car park, fees may apply. A circular walk following an ancient path to the river Glyme nature reserve near Wootton village and return via Old Woodstock, with a short distance beside the A44 on pavements. Bring refreshments for en route break. Pubs and cafes may be open in Woodstock after walk. Assistance dogs only. A joint walk with the BNO and the Oxford group. Elaine 07919 121505
Meet at Woodstock, Hensington Road car park, fees may apply. A circular walk following an ancient path to the river Glyme nature reserve near Wootton village and return via Old Woodstock, with a short distance beside the A44 on pavements. Bring refreshments for en route break. Pubs and cafes may be open in Woodstock after walk. Assistance dogs only. A joint walk with the BNO and the Oxford group. Elaine 07919 121505
🚌 Saturday 28th 10.30am SP566074 3.4 miles Other coordinates
Meet at the Thornhill P&R bus stop in shelter. A circuit of the C.S. Lewis Reserve. After crossing the Eastern bypass, we meander through the ancient back ways of the Quarry followed by the modern back ways of Barton, returning via the Oxford Green Belt Way. Bring a warm drink. Light controlled pedestrian crossing of Northern Bypass. Dogs on leads. Buses 400P&R, 280 and X20 alight at Sandhills stop. Jenny 01865 762298
Meet at the Thornhill P&R bus stop in shelter. A circuit of the C.S. Lewis Reserve. After crossing the Eastern bypass, we meander through the ancient back ways of the Quarry followed by the modern back ways of Barton, returning via the Oxford Green Belt Way. Bring a warm drink. Light controlled pedestrian crossing of Northern Bypass. Dogs on leads. Buses 400P&R, 280 and X20 alight at Sandhills stop. Jenny 01865 762298
🚌 indicates a bus-friendly walk.