Chiltern escarpment and Wormsley Park from Christmas Common

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Overview

This 7.5 mile circular route starts atop the Chiltern escarpment, taking us to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve via Shirburn Hill, with the promise of some fine views along the way. We then cross the ridge for the return leg through Wormsley.Park, sheep pastures and Blackmoor Wood. Bring refreshments for one stop.

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 295m / 968ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 71486 93228
Nearest postcode:: OX49 5HN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

We gather where roadside parking is available at Christmas Common immediately after taking a left fork from Christmas Common Road when approaching from the north.

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