Ickford walks

Cowley to Shotover, Oxford ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +367ft -367ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Oxfordshire

This circular walk goes through three SSSIs from urban Oxford. Starting from urban Cowley, walk up to the top of Shotover country park SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for nature and views to the South West, then through Rock Edge SSSI, for Upper Jurassic limestone, and then through Lye Valley SSSI to experience nationally rare calcareous fen habitat from the last ice age.

The Leathern Bottle - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.52mi +686ft -669ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Lewknor - Oxfordshire

A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.

The Leathern Bottle - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.81mi +184ft -184ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Lewknor - Oxfordshire

A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.

The Leathern Bottle - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

4.65mi +138ft -125ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Lewknor - Oxfordshire

Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.

The Chequers - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +538ft -515ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.

The Chequers - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

3.97mi +433ft -433ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.

The Chequers - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

3.7mi +312ft -289ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.

The Chequers Inn - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.41mi +138ft -141ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.

The Chequers Inn - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.53mi +26ft -23ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.

The Chequers Inn - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

5.52mi +33ft -33ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Berrick Salome - Oxfordshire

A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.

The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

6.39mi +492ft -492ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.

The Fat Fox Inn - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

3.62mi +420ft -420ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.

The Fat Fox Inn - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

3.47mi +190ft -171ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.

The Six Bells - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.54mi +30ft -30ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.

The Six Bells - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

6.09mi +30ft -30ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.

The Six Bells - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

7.31mi +243ft -249ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Warborough - Oxfordshire

A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.

Circular walk from Christmas Common ( Download : PDF )

4.8mi +541ft -515ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

A short Oxfordshire walk that explores the woodlands and countryside to the east of Christmas Common. The route is generally easy to follow and includes sections of the Oxfordshire Way and Chiltern Way.

The Fox and Hounds - Route 3 ( Download : PDF )

5.38mi +466ft -466ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.

The Fox and Hounds - Route 1 ( Download : PDF )

2.75mi +374ft -374ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

A short walk with lovely views but with some quite steep slopes.

The Fox and Hounds - Route 2 ( Download : PDF )

3.84mi +213ft -213ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire

An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.

Ewelme and Swans Way ( Download : PDF )

4.8mi +213ft -226ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Ewelme - Oxfordshire

A gentle walk across open farmland, with views. Much of the land is set aside for wild flowers, and is quite glorious in the early summer months.