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Oxon Weekend Walkers Group

Why not join us this Sunday for a day long walk in our glorious countryside? See our website for more details.

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

Starting in Wantage, this circular walk passes though the Lockinge villages and then climbs Ardington Down to the Ridgeway. We will walk along this ancient trail for about 4 miles; the route used since prehistoric times by travellers and herdsmen passing through the wide open landscape. Later, Court Hill centre with its tea shop will be an option to stop before we start our descent into Letcombe Regis and finally back to Wantage. Familiar to many of you, I hope nevertheless you will enjoy this 11 mile circuit.

Sunday, 13 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
246.6m / 809ft
Type:
circular

Please bring packed lunch.

Dogs welcome, but on leads please

You can take public transport from Oxford city, but please check the information below in advance.

S9 bus: 9.17 from Osney Mead arrives Wantage Market place at 10.02. Or the 9.47 arrives at 10.32. (X1 bus is also possible from the railway station or St Aldate's but it takes longer.) If you plan to come by bus please let the walk leader know and choose the earlier bus. The later one is just a back-stop.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 39744 87719
Nearest postcode:
OX12 9BX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Wantage Portway Car Park. Free parking on Sundays. There are public toilets there. The car park is a two minute walk from the Market Place.

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