Category: Walking

  • Long Walk, Alvescot 5-mile circular on 16th June 2026

    11 of us drove to Alvescot and parked up in the Church car park. Here we met Hazel and were then ready to start the walk. The terrain was quite hazardous with lots of tree roots and there were many stiles. The terrain was flat and there 4 huge meadows filled with wildflowers of many… Read more

  • Short Walk on 9th June 2026 – Asthall Leigh

    It was a glorious morning when we set off for Asthall Leigh.  The walk was undulating in places with some road walking.  It was a delightful walk with a lovely tranquil landscape with the babbling sound of the river Windrush. It lifted our spirits and brightened our day. We walked past RMJ at Worsham (they make traffic… Read more

  • Short Walk 12th May 2026 Bampton – Weald Circular

    12 members drove/met at the recreation ground in Bampton for a 3-mile walk. The walk is a flat and very pleasant; the path takes us from car park, near to the recently refurbished skateboard park, along the edge of the playing fields and into the millennium woods. Following the pathway which led us back via… Read more

  • S & S Walk on 6th May 2026 – Witney Lakes

    We met at TOFS car park and filled the cars to drive to Sainsbury’s in Witney We parked are cars here. The walk was across the Leys and then on to Witney Lakes. It was a sunny afternoon and the temperature was pleasant. As per usual there was a lot of chatter and laughter. After… Read more

  • 4 Mile Circular Walk from Badbury Clump – 14th April 2026.  

              There were 17 members for this walk. It was a sunny morning but still with a very cool breeze. The walk was undulating, across farmland, driveways and pathways through Badbury Clump.  We did stop for a short time to look in the Great Barn at  Great Coxwell.  The bluebells in the woods were stunning. Cattle and sheep were… Read more

  • Short Walk on Tuesday 14th April.  3.5 Circular at Buscot

    13 members for this walk. It was a cool but dry morning. From the car park at Buscot village we made our way to the lock and weir where we stopped for a photo call! The terrain was flat, with a path wide enough for two, so there was lots of chatter.  We did not get… Read more

  • Long Walk 17th March 2026 Carterton-Shilton-Carterton

    The weather was sunny and it started off a bit chilly but improved as it got towards midday. Five of us had coffee in Costa after an enjoyable 5.5 mile walk. Alan - Thanks for leading the walk. Pam Read more

  • Short Walk 10th March 2026 at Lechlade

    19 Members joined this made-up walk at Lechlade. It was reasonable underfoot except for one very muddy gateway. The sun was shining, and it felt great being out in the fresh air. The walk was partly on pavements and over fields.  We did not see much wildlife, some flowers and blossom in gardens and quite… Read more

  • Short and Slow Walk Wednesday 4th March 2026

    Our walk today was round the perimeter of the new Windrush Estate in Witney. The route we took was just over 2 miles and was mostly all on a proper solid footpath. When we left Carterton, it was quite cool and dull but reaching Witney the sun appeared, and it was a very pleasant afternoon.… Read more

  • Walk at Farmoor on 17th February 2026

    16 members gathered for this walk. Farmoor is one of our emergency walks when the field are too wet to walk over. There were some birds around the reservoir but generally it was quiet for birds and wildlife. However, as usual there was plenty of laughter and chatter taking place. The café was very welcome… Read more