Claydon and Wormleighton Reservoir

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Overview

This walk is mostly flat and includes the villages of Claydon and Farnborough with a visit to the Wormleighton Reservoir and a section of the Oxford Canal. The walk is mostly on tracks, footpaths and the canal side Tow Path.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SP 41989 61915
Nearest postcode:: CV47 1PS
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet at the rear of Wood Street Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 46554 50017
Nearest postcode:: OX17 1FD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Follow the road through the village of Claydon , when the road bends to the right take the minor road to the left, (there is Weak Bridge Sign) follow for 1/2 mile and cross the canal bridge, and there is a small car park on the right hand side.

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