Walk information

Route 1 is a peaceful walk through fields and meadows and the edge of woodland skirting the village of Freeland. The route then heads towards Church Hanborough, where you can partake of a local ale or two at the Hand and Shears Inn. The walk back towards Eynsham affords pretty views across open countryside.

Route 2 is best enjoyed between May and October.  The walk is temporarily unavailable until work has been carried out, but will be back online shortly.

Route 3 follows the Thames Path for a little over half the walk, taking a recommended short detour of a couple of hundred yards to stop off for refreshment at the famous Trout Inn at Godstow, overlooking the river. The return route takes you across pretty meadows and skirts Wytham Great Wood to rejoin the Thames Path, bringing you back across Swinford Toll Bridge or alternatively the lock at Eynsham.

Route 4 heads away for the river to South Leigh along a disused railway line and flat open countryside offers the walker a splendid variation from the other three walks in wildlife and viewpoints. Take a well-earned break at the Mason’s Arms, roughly half-way along the route. The return journey takes you past the. Stop to admire the 15th century murals, which were found under several coats of whitewash. The most memorable depicts the Archangel St Michael weighing souls, designed to catch your eye as you leave. Church of St James in South Leigh, which has memorable 15th century murals within it.  

Distance	Route 1 - 4 miles;  Route 3 - 8 miles;  Route 4 - 6 miles
Length on roads/village lanes (not on Public Rights of Way)	Route 1 - 17%;  Route 3 - 21%;  Route 4 - 27%
Public transport	For all transport information call Travel line on 0871 200 22 23.
Public amenities	Car parking in the centre of Eynsham. Proceed down Clover Place or Back Lane - free at the time of writing.
Refreshments	A number of shops and public houses are located in Eynsham.
Disabled access	Shorter linear routes are available along the Thames Path but may be muddy in places when wet.

Download a map and points of interest

Download the free walk information, including an easy to follow map and directions and points of local historical interest:

• Maps and directions for Route 1 (.pdf format, 353 Kb)
• Maps and directions for Routes 3 and 4 (.pdf format, 369 Kb)
• Points of interest (.pdf format, 484 Kb)

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