Before you head home you may want to visit Blenheim Orange House - turn left on the main road and the house is a short distance from Waypoint 5, on the opposite side of the road and opposite the Black Prince pub. Walks in Oxfordshire combine the rolling chalk escarpment of the North Wessex Downs, the forested slopes of the Chilterns and some of the most gorgeous sights found in the Cotswolds. Take the left branch which drops down to the flood plain of the River Glyme. Mixture of well-walked paths and bridleways. Continue downhill, pass the Black Prince pub on the left and follow the road over the river. River Evenlode and North Leigh Roman Villa Walk, Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kidlington. At the farm buildings (Field Barn), the footpath crosses a track. We took our dog and he only had to be on the lead for a snall section where the sheep were grazing. With the information board ahead, turn right onto the grass path running parallel with the road. A circular walk from the pretty Cotswold town of Woodstock. SP441172). Very short walks under one mile long, designed to be suitable for those with limited mobility. It ends in Woodstock, where there are plenty of cafes and pubs. Walking in Oxfordshire All the information you need to get walking in beautiful Oxfordshire. The children's walk is a treasure hunt to find such oddities as a windowless window and dinosaur, while the history walk reveals the house Oliver Cromwell supposedly stayed in during the siege of Woodstock Manor and the village stocks. 5. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Car parking is behind St Mary's Church in Kidlington. This circular walk in Oxfordshire takes you onto lesser known tracks near Woodstock - much of the walk follows permissive paths rather than public footpaths and so is very quiet as it is generally only known to locals. As you climb the hill through the village you reach a bust stop with a post box nearby (grid ref. A short 1.1 mile walk (1.7km) around the town, looking at some of the more interesting and historic buildings. Approximate time 2 hours. Woodstock takes its name from the Old English term meaning a 'clearing in the woods'. After passing a stone cottage on the left, bear right to join another tarmac lane coming in from the left. Check out the boathouse before you cross over the River Windrush and head off to the coppices on the outskirts of Bourton. Several lengths of minor road-walking link the paths that eventually lead into the great Blenheim Estate on the Oxfordshire Way, the course of the old Roman road of Akeman Street. There is a lake here, the Glyme on the far side, whilst a broad track follows a wide stream which joins the Glyme after 0.2 miles. This 6 1/2 mile walk starts in the pretty old Oxfordshire market town of Woodstock where you will find many shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. River Evenlode and North Leigh Roman Villa Walk, Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Recommended by 3 other hikers, view 3 photos and 2 tips—and get there with komoot! A fab little walk! It is easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled. Soon the path bends right to join a long straight tarmac avenue lined with double rows of elm trees. Simply click on one of the options for Oxfordshire walks, maps, walking club details and walk books. Seacourt Nature Reserve to The Fishes Dog Walk . near point 1 on the route, access to Blenheim park is through a large double gate - it's not obvious as it looks like private property. Turn right for a few paces then use the pelican crossing to cross over and turn right to join the left hand pavement.