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North Hampshire Downs Group

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

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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

Overview

RETURN OF THE ISLEY BROTHERS - EAST AND WEST ILSLEY (9 MILES)

START POINT – Bury Down Car Park, West Ilsley, Wantage OX12 8QX 

On Ridgeway at Bury Down on minor road from A34 to West Ilsley (signed Ridgeway from A34). Please note – there are two car parks. One either side of Bury Lane. Park in either. Walk heads off to the east.

There are 2 pubs en-route for toilets and quick drink. Bring packed lunch/snacks and water. Wear appropriate gear. Poles useful as parts of the walk can be slippery when wet. There may be mud.
Please join me for this lovely 9 mile walk in the Chilterns around the Ilsleys.
This route lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes a stretch of The Ridgeway along the scarp face of the Downs which gives tremendous views of the Thames Valley. The remainder of the route between the two Ilsley villages is classic rolling downland.
We will walk mainly on downland tracks with just one section on a village road. This route is moderately strenuous for walkers but with no steep sections. 158m (518 feet) ascent and descent. No stiles or gates.

Friends welcome for a taster walk. Please let me know if you are coming.
See you there.

Anne - 07565 960087

 

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47900 84101
Nearest postcode:
RG20 7AZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

START POINT – Bury Down Car Park, West Ilsley, Wantage OX12 8QX. On Ridgeway at Bury Down on minor road from A34 to West Ilsley (signed Ridgeway from A34). Please note – there are two car parks. One either side of Bury Lane. Park in either. Walk heads off to the east.

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