HG - Downs and ups from Watlington Hill

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Overview

A circular walk from Watlington Hill heading out via Cookley Green, Swyncombe and Nuffield Place and then returning by the Icknield Way. Please bring a picnic lunch. Note: Parking fee applies (free for NT members). 2000 ft of ascent. HG Walk Leader JohnH 07356 196237

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 609.6m / 2000ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.636441,-0.975821

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 70976 93568
Nearest postcode:: OX49 5HS
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Watlington Hill NT Pay & Display car park (free for NT Members)

Upcoming walks with Henley & Goring Group

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HG - Nettlebed to Nuffield

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