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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

 A hilly route starting from the Cowleaze Wood car park and passing through Christmas Common, Turville Heath, Ibstone and the Wormsley estate.  We'll walk through a mixture of woodland and open landscape, which should offer some splendid views.

Sunday 30 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
460m / 1509ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.

Expect steep hills and some sections that are a bit tricky underfoot.  Boots are essential and walking poles very helpful.

Dogs on leads at all times.

The car park is large but very popular.  Please car share if possible.  The postcode given is for the Aston Rowant nature reserve on the opposite side of the road.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72600 95701
Nearest postcode:
OX49 5HX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Cowleaze Wood car park off Christmas Common Road, Watlington.

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