Join our friendly group for great walks and good company.
Alan C.
NO DOGS. Due to the forecast temperatures we will now not take any dogs with us on this walk.
It could hit 30degrees C in the afternoon, so please only attend this walk if you can stand the heat. Bring all protections you need, especially water, sun-hat, sunglasses, thin long-sleeved top, high factor suncream. The walk has some shade for parts of the way but also areas which are exposed. There are plenty of shady areas at the show.
Further details at https://adwellvintagevehicleshow.co.uk/home/
Food and drink may be purchased at the event or carry your own food.
We will set off from the Hill Road road-sign on the B4009 at 10.45am (Alan the walk leader will rendezvous with you at that time, bringing the group from Cowleaze Wood) at the intersection of the Hill Road footpath and the B4009 (where there are several parking laybys) taking the Hill Road bridleway to Lewknor, turning right at the Leathern Bottle, through St. Margaret’s Churchyard in Lewknor and well kept garden and field footpaths, over a bridge with new gates, no stiles and along to the quiet Weston Road. At South Weston we take a footpath to tranquil fields following a small river, escaping the hum of the M40. We will see some interesting historical buildings at Park Farm, next to Wheatfield Park before reaching a small road which takes us to Adwell House.
WEATHER FORECAST is HOT so bring plenty of drinking water for the walk. The walk has a stream mid-way where dogs can drink and cool off and there are areas of shade at the show, but please use discretion before bringing them in high temperatures, you know your own pet.
Adwell Vintage Vehicle Show is a great day out with a splendid display of cars, motorcycles and bicycles and more.
Vintage Vehicles: Admire the dazzling collection of classic cars, motorbikes, bicycles, tractors, caravans and commercials displayed around the peaceful lakes in the stunning parkland.
Explore the Beautiful Gardens: Wander through the sweeping gardens, open only three times a year, and enjoy a perfect blend of nature and nostalgia.
Boutique Shopping: NEW FOR 2025! Explore the Humble Country Shopping Marquee featuring over 20 fabulous local boutique brands selling vintage homewares, gifts and accessories.
Live Entertainment: Listen to the Watlington Concert Band , The Bicester Heritage Saxologists our Sax quartet and ‘The Band With No Name‘ playing throughout the day.
Dog show: Run in two rings in the parkland, the Adwell Dog Show is not to be missed – 10 classes this year!
Family Activities: Tank and vehicle rides from SWB in the parkland, and traditional fairground attractions.
Local Food and Drinks: Bar and Pimms tent, and an array of wonderful local food stalls.
With so much to see, do, and experience, the Adwell Vintage Vehicle Show promises to be a fantastic, fun-filled day out for visitors of all ages.
The beautiful grounds of Adwell House, Adwell, Oxfordshire, is a Grade II* listed manor house and the family seat of the Birch Reynardson family rebuilt in the C18th on the site of a C17th one. The garden has ponds and unusual plants. The Church Adwell St. Mary, next-door is worth a look too.
We will re-group at 3.30pm to walk back to Lewknor by the very pleasant route in reverse with some variations, at moderate pace.
Well behaved dogs are allowed but must have a lead for Adwell House grounds.
Walk leader: Alan Cooper 07550002345
Pay on entry £10 or pre-book your ticket £10.84
Starting point:
We will meet on the Lewknor side of the B4009 next to the road sign for Hill Farm with bridleway and footpath signs also attached.
The rendezvous group doing the longer version from Cowleaze Wood will meet you, after approaching from the Hill Road bridleway (formerly a road) on the other side of the B4009 and crossing over it to you. Alan will be with that group.
The junction between the Hill Road footpath and the B4009 on the edge of Lewknor between Kingston Blount and Watlington. There are several lay-bys for parking. Postcode: OX49 5TS Grid ref: SU715973 what3words: reflect.trembles.humble Open Loc/Plus code: 9C3XM2CM+59W https://maps.app.goo.gl/NsQAd9kXmmPDePxt7
