There are several stiles to negotiate (which have adjacent dog gates), and some fairly steep (but short) sections. This is a circular walk from the Cotswold village of Stonesfield in Oxfordshire, a hilly village with a history of slate mining. Cross the Slade onto Crawborough, beside the Primary School. Follow the road, passing the Three Horseshoes, until the Five Ways road junction. This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Walk information Walk type: Short moderate circular walk Distance: 5.8 miles/9.3 km Walk time: 3-3.5 hours Total ascent: 488 m/1,601 ft Highest point: 621 m/2,037 ft Walk highlights: Views from Higher Shelf Stones, B29 Superfortress crash site + memorial plaque, Lower Shelf Stones, walking along Shelf Brook Evenlode and Wychwood includes seven circular walks mainly in and around the Evenlode valley between Ascott and Stonesfield, including the circular walk through the forest and a walk starting from Ramsden. From the parking area walk south along Church Street. Heading photo by David R Murphy. Follow the bridleway for just under a mile. Cross the road carefully and continue along the Salt Way. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow. This excellent circular walk follows part of the Oxfordshire Way, a long-distance walk through the county that runs south-east from Bourton-on-the Water through to Henley-on-Thames. This time though the route passes several of the lakes in the grounds and gets very close to Blenheim Palace … A really pleasant walk. The path bends round to the right at the top of the steps and shortly passes through a residential area to reach a road (Churchfields). Please bring a snack Route author: Oxfordshire Way description courtesy of Oxfordshire County Council. After the last houses have ended to the right, take the track left, Ruddy Lane. Cross to the Co-op opposite, then follow the one-way street of Brown's Lane to return to the start. Do not cross the railway bridge but take the road to the right, signposted for Fawler and Charlbury. The path swings round to the right as you near the end of the open area to reach a gate. Continue along the track for about 400m. Free App for iPhone and Android! From Woodstock the route passes through Stonesfield, Chadlington, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Leafield, Ramsden, North Leigh, East End … Walk through the village to the T-junction. Take the track right, to the bridge, cross and walk down the opposite side of the river under the railway bridge. This circular walk uses part of the Oxfordshire Way long distance trail to explore the area around the Oxfordshire town of Charlbury. A circular walk from the Cotswold Village of Stonesfield passing North Leigh Roman Villa and traversing part of Blenheim Park. Long Route Short Route. The beautiful west Oxfordshire village of North Leigh is the starting point for this super little walk to Stonesfield and East End. Dove Stone Reservoir Circular Walk is a 8.2 mile loop trail located near Dobcross, Greater Manchester, England that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Wychwood Circular Walk 8 571 Kb A 5.5 mile walk around the village of Leafield, part following the line of the Roman road of Akeman Street. Here, take the Woodstock Road past houses on either side until after about 300m, the main road curves left uphill. Stay on the farm track as it continues north through open country with views of Stonesfield in the distance and then turns to the east to reach a road. If you have a four legged friend, you will probably want to take them on a pub walk with you. The town itself is on map 180 ('Oxford') and includes the circular walk via Finstock through Wychwood Forest; the Oxfordshire Way to Stonesfield and Woodstock (the path is one of several extensive rights of way in Blenheim Park Continue along Ruddy Lane, crossing a bridleway after 600m, until you reach a busy road. At the Bull/Rose & Crown, take Sheep Street south (signposted Hixet Wood). Shakespeare's Way - This walk follows a route that Shakespeare may have taken when travelling between Stratford-upon-Avon and London. This route is stile free. This excellent circular walk follows part of the Oxfordshire Way, a long-distance walk through the county that runs south-east from Bourton-on-the Water through to Henley-on-Thames. Most were small and only worked by two or three men, either in the sides of steep valleys or holes in the ground around 60 feet deep with galleries leading off them. Stonesfield Stroll is a 2.8 mile loop trail located near Witney, Oxfordshire, England that features a river and is rated as moderate. Contributions are the opinion of their authors. What's Nearby Attractions Charlbury Website © 2012-2020. When the track becomes tarmacked, turn left, passing Ditchley Park Farm (marked on OS maps under its former name, Dustfield Farm). (Continuing up the road for a short way will take you to Callow Farm with its friendly farm shop, should you need refreshments.). A Stonesfield circular walk that goes into the Blenheim Estate via a gate and out over a wall! This Cotswold walk, much of it on the Oxfordshire Way, begins from the charming village of Stonesfield and visits the larger village of Charlbury. Bear right through the kissing gate in the wide hedge gap and up the left hand field edge. Wychwood Walk No. On the way you will pass a notice board describing the geology of the area and the interesting fossils found there, including the first ever scientifically described dinosaur remains, the jaw bone of a dinosaur known as Megalosaurus. Turn left along the road and then in about 150m take the next right turn along a lane (Johnies Lane) with a house on the corner. Take Stonesfield Lane straight ahead. The walk has several climbs and descents throughout. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for £1.95 once you are logged in. There are two choices – we frequently walk the shorter Ramsden-Finstock route of just under 5 miles (8 km). Pub stop. Length 2.8 miElevation gain 426 ftRoute type Loop. The route starts from Middleton cheney and continues via Thenford, Upper Wardington and Chacombe back to the start. In 50m bear left as you reach trees on your right and then turn right along a track through trees into Stockey Bottom. 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