HG - Nuffield to Oakley Wood and return

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Overview

Following the Ridgeway north to the Chiltern Way which we take to Oakley Wood, then we turn south and find the Ridgeway back to Nuffield. Picnic lunch. 600 ft of ascent. HG Walk Leader Wim K 07765 408168

Saturday, 3 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.58102,-1.03727

Unless email is specifically requested in the walk description, please use the Walk Leader's telephone number(s) for any queries or bookings.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 66805 87346
Nearest postcode:: RG9 5SR
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Nuffield, church car park (donations welcome)

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