Oxford Fieldpaths Society
Walks & Charity Events - May 2018
Wednesday 2nd 10.00am SU739997 5.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Kingston Blount Village Hall car park, off Bakers Piece. Voluntary donation to hall funds would be appreciated. A circular level walk around the base of the Chilterns through the springline villages of Aston Rowant and Sydenham. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Assistance dogs only. Jenny
Meet at Kingston Blount Village Hall car park, off Bakers Piece. Voluntary donation to hall funds would be appreciated. A circular level walk around the base of the Chilterns through the springline villages of Aston Rowant and Sydenham. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Assistance dogs only. Jenny
Saturday 5th 10.00am SP561600 7.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Badby picnic area off the A361 road to Daventry, just north of the village centre, on the right after the turn to Newnham (B4037). An easy walk in Northamptonshire on the Knightley Way from Badby to Fawsley, where John Merrick stayed, and returning by Everdon and Newnham. Bring refreshment for an en-route break and a picnic. A short stretch along a B road. Assistance dogs only. If car sharing, essential to contact leader in advance by the Wednesday prior to the walk. Liz
Meet at Badby picnic area off the A361 road to Daventry, just north of the village centre, on the right after the turn to Newnham (B4037). An easy walk in Northamptonshire on the Knightley Way from Badby to Fawsley, where John Merrick stayed, and returning by Everdon and Newnham. Bring refreshment for an en-route break and a picnic. A short stretch along a B road. Assistance dogs only. If car sharing, essential to contact leader in advance by the Wednesday prior to the walk. Liz
Wednesday 9th 10.00am SP301073 5.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Brize Norton - the Chequers Pub car park. (Only stop in the car park if staying for lunch after the walk). A circular walk to the south-west of Witney via Curbridge and Lew. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Pub Stop at the end of the walk. Walking on a short stretch of road. Assistance dogs only. Michael
Meet at Brize Norton - the Chequers Pub car park. (Only stop in the car park if staying for lunch after the walk). A circular walk to the south-west of Witney via Curbridge and Lew. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Pub Stop at the end of the walk. Walking on a short stretch of road. Assistance dogs only. Michael
🚌 Sunday 13th 3.00pm SP512073 4.75 miles Other coordinates
Meet at the gates to the University Parks, junction of Parks Road with the Banbury Road, Oxford. This is a circular joint walk with Oxford City Ramblers. An afternoon stroll around the Parks, along the Cherwell River and returning through Marston Fields. Bring picnic to eat afterwards in the park grounds. Sue
Meet at the gates to the University Parks, junction of Parks Road with the Banbury Road, Oxford. This is a circular joint walk with Oxford City Ramblers. An afternoon stroll around the Parks, along the Cherwell River and returning through Marston Fields. Bring picnic to eat afterwards in the park grounds. Sue
Sunday 20th 10.00am SP472465 7.1 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Cropredy Sports ground car park on Williamscot Road. A gently undulating with views over the Northants / Oxfordshire border countryside. The route is via the villages of Wardington, Chacombe and Williamscot finishing with a walk back into Cropredy along the Oxford Canal. Assistance dogs only. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Pubs in Cropredy. Mary and Liz
Meet at Cropredy Sports ground car park on Williamscot Road. A gently undulating with views over the Northants / Oxfordshire border countryside. The route is via the villages of Wardington, Chacombe and Williamscot finishing with a walk back into Cropredy along the Oxford Canal. Assistance dogs only. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Pubs in Cropredy. Mary and Liz
Wednesday 23rd 10.00am SP630063 6.5 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Waterperry Gardens, use the overflow car park. Leaving Waterperry along the Oxfordshire Way to Waterstock and on to Shabbington, Ickford and Worminghall and then return to Waterperry. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Tea rooms at Waterperry after the walk. Assistance dogs only. A short distance on a minor road. Liz
Meet at Waterperry Gardens, use the overflow car park. Leaving Waterperry along the Oxfordshire Way to Waterstock and on to Shabbington, Ickford and Worminghall and then return to Waterperry. Bring refreshment for en-route break. Tea rooms at Waterperry after the walk. Assistance dogs only. A short distance on a minor road. Liz
Saturday 26th 10.00am SU578940 10.0 miles Other coordinates
Dorchester on Thames Bridge car park. A circular walk to Wittenham Clumps, Brightwell, Benson and Warborough via some ancient sites. Bring refreshment for en-route break, picnic or lunch at Benson Lock café by the river. Crosses A 4130 and A 4074. Dogs on leads. David
Dorchester on Thames Bridge car park. A circular walk to Wittenham Clumps, Brightwell, Benson and Warborough via some ancient sites. Bring refreshment for en-route break, picnic or lunch at Benson Lock café by the river. Crosses A 4130 and A 4074. Dogs on leads. David
Sunday 27th 10.30am SP544132 4.0 miles Other coordinates
Meet at Noke Church. A circular flat walk towards the River Ray and Oddington. Short en-route break at the church. Returning on track around the south of Otmoor. Assistance dogs only. [name removed at their request]
Meet at Noke Church. A circular flat walk towards the River Ray and Oddington. Short en-route break at the church. Returning on track around the south of Otmoor. Assistance dogs only. [name removed at their request]
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