Culham to Radley (Via Abingdon)

Today’s walk starts in Culham, where we’ll head towards the River Thames to following the Thames Path as it winds northward through lush, open countryside. From Culham station, we’ll walk towards Clifton Hampden, where we’ll join the Thames Path, of which it offers stunning views of the area as well as being framed by sprawling fields and pockets of woodland. With the gentle flow of the Thames, this’ll lead us into the quaint and historic town of Abingdon, which is one of England's oldest towns. Abingdon’s riverside is bustling with life, particularly near Abingdon Bridge, where rowers and narrowboats drift by, with its market square being lined with charming old buildings, including the County Hall Museum. This offers a taste of Abingdon's rich and long history and is a great spot for a scenic rest, which is where we’ll be stopping for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll leave Abingdon and rejoin the Thames Path on the western side of the river to takes us through more serene countryside, passing open fields and the occasional pasture dotted with grazing sheep. Continue north along the path, where the river meanders through lush meadows. As we approach Radley, the landscape grows more wooded, with the occasional willow leaning over the water, where we'll feel the peacefulness of the area as the path brings us closer to our finishing point at Radley station. For those who want a pint at the at the end of the walk, we’ll be stopping off at the Bowyer Arms, which is right next door to the station.