HG - Christmas Common canter

Henley & Goring Group

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Overview

Undulating walk through woods and tracks. Please bring a picnic lunch. 1100 ft of ascent. HG Walk Leader IM 07505 733732

Sunday, 31 August 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.633076,-0.96833278

Unless email is specifically requested in the walk description, please use the Walk Leader's telephone number(s) for any queries or bookings.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 71500 93201
Nearest postcode:: OX49 5HN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Christmas Common, layby side of road to Northend

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month