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Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
Free Downloadable Walks
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Click on the map above or browse through the list below to find free downloadable walks in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
NB: A number of walks, especially incorporating Kingham and Chipping Norton, mention the X8 bus which unfortunately is no longer running due to a cut in bus service.
- Bampton Footpaths
- 1.7 Mb
A guide to the footpaths around Bampton, it includes a 2.5 mile circular walk via Plantation and Ham Court
- Burford Town Guide
- 802 Kb
A short guide to some of the most interesting historic buildings in Burford
- Charlbury to Finstock
- 836 Kb
An easy 5 mile walk that is exceptionally picturesque and passes Charlbury's four pubs plus the popular Plough Inn in Finstock. It takes in Cornbury Park, the River Evenlode, and the Cotswold Line railway.
- Charlbury Visitor Guide
- 388 Kb
The guide includes a map of the town marking buildings of interest - making a pleasant and interesting walk
- Charlbury Walk 1 (OCC)
- 167 Kb
An 8 mile walk that takes in the only Public Right of Way through the ancient Wychwood Forest within Cornbury Park.
- Charlbury Walk 2 (OCC)
- 191 Kb
A 4 mile walk that runs to the north-west of Charlbury, following the pretty Evenlode valley and uses a section of the Oxfordshire Way.
- Chimney Meadows Guide
- 1.4 Mb
A guide to Chimney Meadows nature reserve showing the footpaths and talking about some of the birds and flowers for which the reserve is noted
- Chipping Norton Guide
- 1.2 Mb
A brief guide to Chipping Norton giving a short overview of the town's history and some of the places of interest
- Chipping Norton to Over Norton (AONB Step 1)
- 455 Kb
An easy circular walk passing from Chipping Norton to Over Norton and back 2.5 miles (4km)
- Chipping Norton/Salford/Cornwell (AONB Step 2)
- 869 Kb
A 6.5 mile (10km) walk across gently undulating countryside from Chipping Norton to the villages of Salford and Cornwell and back
- Eynsham Abbey Trail
- 87 Kb
A short walk into the past, around the precinct of Eynsham Abbey
- Eynsham Unlocked
- 1.8 Mb
A guide to some of the history of Eynsham and buildings and areas of interest
- Eynsham Walk 1 (OCC)
- 183 Kb
A 4 mile walk going down to the Thames at Pinkhill Lock and round to Swinford Toll Bridge - can be wet and is best enjoyed between May and October
- Eynsham Walk 2 (OCC)
- 195 Kb
An 8 mile walk that passes the Trout Inn at Godstow, overlooking the river and back across pretty meadows to rejoin the Thames
- Eynsham Walk 3 (OCC)
- 173 Kb
This 6 mile walk heads away for the river to South Leigh along a disused railway line and flat open countryside and offers the walker a splendid variation from the other walks in wildlife and viewpoints
- Finstock (AONB Step 6)
- 723 Kb
A short circular walk of 2 miles (3.2km) starting and finishing in the centre of Finstock. Mainly gentle and undulating but with stony, uneven ground in places
- Foxholes Nature Reserve
- 742 Kb
Not a walk as such but a guide to the Foxholes Nature Reserve showing the footpaths and talking about the flora and fauna that one might hope to see there.
- Glyme Valley Way
- 546 Kb
A 16 mile (26km) walk along the River Glyme between Chipping Norton and Woodstock, developed by BBC Oxford and Oxfordshire County Council
- Great Barrington to Burford (AONB Walk 5)
- 137 Kb
A 5 mile (8km) walk through a superb stretch of the Windrush Valley between the Barringtons and Burford
- Kingham Station Circular (AONB Walk 4)
- 162 Kb
A 9 mile (15km) circular walk starting from Kingham railway station
- Kingham Station Short Circular (AONB Walk 1)
- 121 Kb
A 3.5 mile (6km) walk starting from Kingham railway station
- Kingham to Chipping Norton (AONB Walk 6)
- 145 Kb
Options for a longer walk of 9 miles (15km) or a shorter one of 6 miles (10km)
- Kingham to Churchill (AONB Walk 8)
- 99 Kb
A 5 mile (8km) walk between Kingham and Chipping Norton, via Churchill
- Mills and Meadows (AONB Walk 11)
- 140 Kb
This walk crosses the meadow lands between Kingham and Chipping Norton 5.5 miles (9km)
- Milton under Wychwood to Fifield (AONB Step 4)
- 938 Kb
A walk of 6/8 miles (10/13km) across gently undulating countryside between Milton under Wychwood and Fifield
- North Leigh Common Guide
- 1.6 Mb
North Leigh Common is a 17 hectare (42 acre) remnant of what was once a much larger area of heathland. It has a wide range of wildlife habitats whilst also providing an open access facility for all-year-round public enjoyment.
- Oxfordshire Way (05/6): Bledington to Shipton
- 469 Kb
About 4 miles of the path, running via Bruern Abbey
- Oxfordshire Way (07/10): Shipton to Charlbury
- 978 Kb
A 7 mile section of the Oxfordshire Way running through the Evenlode valley
- Oxfordshire Way (11/12): Charlbury to Stonesfield
- 512 Kb
A short (3 mile) section of the Oxfordshire Way
- Oxfordshire Way (13/17): Stonesfield to Kirtlington
- 1 Mb
An 8.5 mile section of the Oxfordshire Way that mainly follows the course of an old Roman road (Akeman Street)
- Ramsden (AONB Step 5)
- 778 Kb
A short circular walk of 1.75 miles (2.8km) starting and finishing in the village of Ramsden - mainly gentle and undulating.
- Rushy Common and Tar Lakes
- 1014 Kb
Map of Rushy Common & Tar Lakes, as well as public rights of way in the Lower Windrush Valley.
- Shilton Village History Trail
- 102 Kb
Produced by the Shilton History Group the Village History Trail highlights the buildings and sites of interest in the village.
- Short Walk: Witney Lakes
- 175 Kb
A short easy 1.2 mile walk beside Witney Lake
- Short Walk: Witney Meadows
- 129 Kb
A short 0.7 mile walk in Witney Meadows
- Stonesfield (AONB Step 3)
- 965 Kb
A walk of 6.5 miles (10km) - with two optional extensions - across undulating countryside between Stonesfield and Combe
- The Rollright Stones (AONB Seven Wonders)
- 804 Kb
A 5.25 mile walk from Salford to the mysterious Rollright Stones returning through the hidden hamlet of Little Rollright
- Villages of the Windrush Valley (AONB Walk 9)
- 164 Kb
A Cotswold classic, this linear walk - 4 miles (6.5km) - goes from Asthall to Burford via the beautiful churches at Swinbrook and Widford (or the slightly longer alternative 5.5 miles/8.8 km via Swinbrook and Fulbrook).
- Walks on Wheels 4 (Cotswolds AONB): Rollright
- 108 Kb
Two very short walks on grass round the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric stone circle, with wide views. Suitable for all wheels.
- Walks on Wheels 8 (Cotswolds AONB): Charlbury
- 75 Kb
A very short family walk in Charlbury ending at the playground
- Windrush Circular Walk 1 (OCC)
- 187 Kb
A 5 mile walk between Asthall, Widford and Swinbrook that passes the tiny 13th century Church of St Oswald's, which stands alone on the hillside overlooking the river
- Windrush Circular Walk 2 (OCC)
- 214 Kb
A 3.5 or 5 mile walk that visits the ruin of Minster Lovell Hall
- Windrush Path: Standlake to Newbridge
- 981 Kb
A 2 mile section of the Windrush Path between Standlake and Newbridge on the River Thames
- Windrush Path: Witney to Hardwick
- 1.4 Mb
3 mile walk, much of it following the meandering Windrush river
- Witney Lakes & Meadows
- 1.3 Mb
A guide to Witney Lakes and Meadows with a path around the lakes
- Witney Wool Trail
- 681 Kb
A 2.5 mile trail (4km) around Witney, looking at some of the buildings and sites connected with its once famous wool trade
- Woodstock Children's History Trail
- 279 Kb
A short walk covering the centre of the historic town of Woodstock but aimed at entertaining children.
- Woodstock Walk
- 378 Kb
A short 1.1 mile walk (1.7km) around the town, looking at some of the more interesting and historic buildings
- Woodstock: Historic Trail
- 352 Kb
A short walk following a trail of stone plaques around the town, marking some of Woodstock's finest houses
- Wychwood Circular Walk 6
- 234 Kb
A 4 mile walk taking in the villages of North Leigh and East End. Highlights include rolling farmland, small copses and woodland areas. You may also wish to visit the local North Leigh Roman Villa
- Wychwood Circular Walk 7
- 583 Kb
A 5 mile walk taking in the villages of North Leigh and Wilcote. Highlights include rolling farmland, historic trackways, ancient woodland and a historic well
- 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. Other highlights include ancient woodland, green lanes and views to distant hills. This route is stile free
- Wychwood Circular Walk 9
- 1006 Kb
A 7.5 mile walk passing through Woodstock and alongside the village of Wootton. Highlights include historic parkland, river valleys, and ancient trackways. This route is stile free
