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Waltham Group

We are the Waltham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

via Gore Copse, Stoke Park Farm Nature Reserve and Lapstone Meadows (picnic lunch)

We start by walking through Knowle Park to the view point. After a short walk through urban Fair Oak a new path is taken through Gore Copse which leads us to footpaths across meadows to a newly surfaced bridleway. Bridleways lead us to Upperbarn Copse which we leave to follow paths across meadows to arrive at Stoke Park Farm which is being championed to create a nature reserve. Some more bridleways lead to Fair Oak centre. Paths will lead to Lapstone Meadows and our return to the start point.

Sunday, 24 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Expect some mud and standing water as the forecast is for heavy rain on Saturday. Please come prepared if you decide to come. Hopefully the rain may go over by Sunday!  Just two stiles and no steep hills.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 49755 17905
Nearest postcode:
SO50 7GL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at the end of Knowle Park Lane off B3354 Botley Road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking