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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London walking community aimed at people of working age. No need to book, just turn up!

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The last passenger train may have left a good seventy-five years ago but we can still enjoy the pastoral scenes witnessed by rail users of yesteryear. After following the Oxford Canal we take in the axed Banbury & Cheltenham Direct Railway before heading into the Cotswolds and getting super views of the moated Broughton Castle. Walk will be muddy in places.

Pub stop for drinks only. Bring a packed lunch.

Travel: Take 9.32 from Marylebone, arr. Banbury at 10.37. Meet near the Costa Coffee on Station Approach.

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:
310.3m / 1018ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 46186 40443
Nearest postcode:
OX16 4QR
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Start time:
10:40 am

Banbury Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking