Next walk through the hills – Sunday 6 July

The next circular walk is on Sunday 6 July, leaving from the Leathern Bottel, High Street, Lewknor OX49 5TW. The route is six miles.

It’s organised by Aston Rowant Parish Council Footpath and Amenities Group and Thame and Wheatley Ramblers and is open to anyone. You do not need to be a member of Ramblers nor live in the parish to join the walk.

Meet at 9.50 for 10.00 departure. Park on the left side of the High Street and not in the pub car park please.

This is a leisurely walk and suitable for all fit people of 10 years or over. There are no stiles but there are two hills. The walking is on quiet roads, footpaths and bridleways. Our aim is to be back at the pub by 13.15 but as we walk at the speed of the slowest group member it may be a little later. Our average pace is about 2 miles per hour. We always have a back marker and no one gets lost! No dogs, except Guide Dogs please.

The Route takes in Hill Road, Bald Hill (part of Aston Rowant Nature Reserve), Cowleaze Wood, Wormsley Estate, and back to Lewknor via Linkey Down. There are excellent views across the Oxfordshire Plain to Wittenham Clumps near Dorchester on Thames. Also there is a very good view into the Wormsley Estate from Cowleaze Wood.

Do bring plenty of water and a banana or energy bar for water stops and a half way short break. Walking boots or walking shoes is recommended.

There is no need to book but be prepared to give an emergency contact name and phone number please on the day.

The Leathern Bottel does meals and snacks but takes no bookings. First come first served. Good indoor and outdoor seating.

Peter Hetherington

Leader for ARPC walks and the Ramblers.

07767 647714