Watlington Circular

Watlington Circular

Date of Adventure: 2 Jun, 2024
This 4 mile Watlington circular walk starts off at Watlington recreation ground – a day out in itself with a brilliant playground, skatepark bowl and ramps – and takes in woodland, The Ridgeway, Oxfordshire Way and ancient paths. Remember to turn around and appreciate the views of Pyrton Hill as you climb the Oxfordshire Way. There is a real differentiation in landscape for each section of the walk which made it interesting and feel much less that 4 miles – totally do-able with children.

Stop in at the Spire & Spoke on the way back, beloved by cyclists, walkers and locals, and marvel at the views over a pizza and a pint. There’s a cozy fireplace on the go in winter too.

The link has easy to follow step-by-step instructions for the walk and other highlights of the Chilterns – of which there are many!

 

AT A GLANCE

Free
Always open
No pre-booking required
Spire and Spoke pub on the route
Not accessible due to gradient and terrain
No.11 to Watlington
Free parking at start of the walk in the recreation ground
The details

Website

Watlington recreation ground, Siburn Rd, OX49 5BZ

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Rear of The Victoria Arms leading to the river

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