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Walking Oxfordshire

Plan your leisure time with our events listings, search for walking trails across the region, catch up on walking news, join a guided walk and find a group near to you.

Trails

Charlbury and the Evenlode Valley
The pretty Evenlode valley from Charlbury's old town
Charlbury and Wychwood Forest
Charlbury's old town and the ancient Wychwood Forest
Chinnor Circular Long Walk
History, geology and views over the Vale of Aylesbury
Chinnor Circular Short Walk
Industrial heritage, secluded gardens and panoramic views
Chipping Norton to Over Norton
An easy walk across gently undulating countryside
Chipping Norton, Salford and Cornwell
A delightful walk between three Cotswold villages

Holidays

Walking

Guided and self guided walking holidays across the county:

Walk the Landscape offer guided and self-guided walking tours in the Cotswolds including support for those undertaking the long distance paths in Oxfordshire.

Capital Sport arrange guided walking holidays in Oxfordshire.

For all types of Oxford tours see the Oxford City Guide website.

The Oxford Tourist Information Centre can arrange private walking tours of the city.

Cotswold Walking Holidays provided guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Cotswolds.

Do It Yourself

If you cannot find a suitable organised holiday then you could try planning one yourself:

Design your own trip based on the trails listed on this website and those in books of the region.

Design your own trails using our Trail Designer tool.

Book your accommodation and then plan your activities around walking and cycling events organised by local groups and organisations.

Need Help?

You may find this targeted Google search for walking holidays useful. If you need advice then please feel free to drop us a line and we will try our best to help.

Nordic Walking

Join thousands of others who regularly exercise and discover the benefits of this very social sport.

Kate Bennett, a qualified Nordic Walking UK instructor, organises Nordic Walking classes and social walks from Woodstock and surrounding villages. For trails that Kate has designed click here. For email and telephone contact details see Kate's website.

Need Help?

You may find this targeted Google search for Nordic Walking classes useful.

Groups

Walking Groups
Banbury and North Oxfordshire Ramblers Sorties across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and in summer months Somerset, Derbyshire and Worcestershire.
Bicester and Kidlington Ramblers A friendly group organising a wide range of walks, from the easy to the demanding.
Didcot and Wallingford Ramblers A group of 15 to 20 active walkers and a smaller group of friendly walk leaders which contributes to the area programme with walks of varying lengths and demands.
Gay Outdoor Club (Oxford) The Oxford group generally walks on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Henley and Goring Ramblers An active group organising walks and social events across the Chilterns and the Thames and further afield.
Oxford Fieldpaths Society Founded in 1926 for the preservation of footpaths, bridlepaths and commons in the neighbourhood of Oxford, the Society organises a regular programme of social walks throughout the year.
Oxford Ramblers The group territory covers a fascinating and diverse area within and around Oxford and the many fine historic local towns and villages.
Oxfordshire IVC Organising walks within a 35 mile radius of Oxford, which are always very popular.
Oxon 20s 30s Walkers For people in and around Oxfordshire in their 20's and 30's interested in walking with a lively group.
Oxon Weekend Walkers The group could be for you if you like walks at weekends, some on summer weekday evenings, plus a social programme from nights out to walking weekends away.
Second Lease Walking Club A Witney based club meeting for short and long walks on Sundays. Each month the club also organises a local cycle ride with lunch.
Thame and Wheatley Ramblers Covering some 34 parishes within the Vale of Oxford, the area provides a variety of fascinating features and interesting walks.
Thames Valley LDWA A friendly, active local walking group covering a large area west of London. New members are most welcome .
Vale of White Horse Ramblers A large group with a varied walks programme. We are also active in footpath work.
Witney and Oxford Walkers Oxforshire's single walking group. Meet other like minded single people on one of the regular walks.