Category: Walking
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S & S Walk on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 – Clanfield 1.75 miles
Another gorgeous afternoon when we made our way to Clanfield. (Chosen as there was a reasonable amount of shade). The walk was down a lane, across orchards, roads and fields. We did try to count and name as many butterflies as we could, there were far too many and they fluttered by very fast, It… Read more
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Tuesday, 17th June 2025 - 4 Mile Walk from Lechlade to Inglesham circular
This was a scenic walk from Lechlade to Inglesham using the Lynt Path and returning via the Thames path. It was a very peaceful walk over fields with a short distance road walk. Even the cattle sitting the fields didn’t move as we walked on the footpath through them. Reaching the main road near to the… Read more
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Short Walk on 10th December 2024
On a cold and damp morning 8 members travelled to Farmoor Reservoir for a walk. We know that we can get a walk here with out going across flood drenched fields. The circular route is just under 3 miles. There were not any boats on the water but a lot of birds. It was quite a quick… Read more
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Short Walk at Stanton Fitzwarren Country Park on 10th June 2025
This was a 3-mile circular walk round Stanton Park and Nature Reserve. The walk was signed and easy walking terrain. It is a great place to visit with Children, and Adults as well. Stanton Park is owned by Swindon Borough Council. The park contains a Scheduled Ancient Monument- the site of a Roman Villa (although there… Read more
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S & S Walk on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
This was approx 1.75 miles at Lechlade. Unfortunately, some members didn’t receive their emails in time to plan and go on the walk. 9 members enjoyed the walk starting from Shelly’s Walk. Crossing over the bridge by the Trout public house and then walking beside the river to Half Penny bridge. This is where we came… Read more
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Long Walk 20th May 2025
Alvescot, Kencot, Broadwell, and towards Clanfield circular Another nice morning for our 7-mile walk. We parked near to the church at Alvescot. The walk had one short stretch of road walking the remainder of the walk was over fields. A very flat terrain. The buttercups were out in their glory; sheep with their lambs in the… Read more
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Short Walk at Cheney Meadows 13th May 2025
We welcomed David and Marilyn to our group and shared cars for our journey to Chimney. Chimney Meadows is one of Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s flagship nature reserves and is well worth a visit at any time of year. It was tranquil and peaceful walking over the bumpy footpaths until we reached the… Read more
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S&S Walk round Witney Lakes
17 Members for this walk on a sunny, but cool afternoon. We parked on the Leys and walked down Avenue 2 to the Lakes and a 1 mile walk around them. It was a slow friendly group walk with plenty of chatter. Our beverage stop was on the Leys; today a number of members had… Read more
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Walk on 15th April 2025 - Faringdon to Littleworth Circular
11 members for this walk. The morning was dry, dullish and very cold. The whole of the walk had magnificent panoramic views; the terrain was undulating in places with 1 steep hill up to the Folly, but mostly wide-open fields and a short stretch of road walking in Littleworth. Littleworth is where another of our walks… Read more
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Short Walk on 8th April - Bampton – Weald Approx 3 miles
On a beautiful morning, but still with a nip in the air, 14 members made their way to Bampton for this walk. It is one of our favourite short walks over fields, lanes, through a wood and a short walk on the road. This was a very sociable walk with plenty of chatter and laughs.… Read more
