Cothill and nature reserves circular history walk

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

Meet in outer car park of Cothill School (opposite the Merry Miller PH. Leisurely 5 mile circular walk to explore and celebrate the complex of nature reserves around Cothill, one of which is among the oldest in the world. Vale Walk Leader BE 01865 326631

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 46396 99611
Nearest postcode:: OX13 6JN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Cothill, the outer car park of Cothill School opposite the Merry Miller PH

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