Charlbury Circular, 9 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

August 28, 2021 @ 11:15 am

2021-08-28T11:15:00+01:00

2021-08-28T11:30:00+01:00

Where:

Charlbury Station

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Andrew K

Walk

Booking Required Circular moderate public transport Walk

A nine-mile circular walk exploring the picturesque countryside around the Cotswolds village of Charlbury in West Oxfordshire.

Walk details

Starting almost in the countryside already, we will head away from Charlbury to begin with, before following a path with great views of the Evenlode Valley. We will follow this past the hamlet of Shorthampton and into nearby Chilson.

Turning to the south, we will head across fields into Wychwood Forest, where our lunch stop will be. We will also pass next to Cornbury Park, home of Wilderness Festival. After exiting the forest, we’ll climb a hill and head into Finstock, dropping in at the Plough inn for some refreshments.

Afterwards, we will go back out of Finstock around the other side of Cornbury Park, before crossing the River Evenlode and the railway, and following the road into the middle of Charlbury. From here it is 5 minutes walk back to the station where trains leave hourly at 12 minutes past the hour. Alternatively there is the option of another pub stop!

Travel details

The 10.19 from Reading arrives in Charlbury for 11.01.

Paid parking is available at the station.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
You must follow all safety advice given by the walk leader.
It is recommended that you bring hand sanitizer or gloves in case you need to touch gates/stiles/etc.
Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or ‘thanks’!
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
We will only use the contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk, or to share if requested with NHS Test and Trace.
If after booking, you need to cancel your place on the walk, please use the link in your walk booking confirmation email so that we can make your place available to someone else.
If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

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Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.