HG - Mid winter hilly hike from Watlington

Henley & Goring Group

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Overview

Up to Ibstone Common, Coopers Court Farm, Vicars Farm and Cowleaze Hill. Descending via Shirburn Wood and Pyrton Hill, then return to the car park, probably via the chalk mark. Please bring a picnic lunch. 1764 ft of ascent. HG Walk Leader SM 07835 872791

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:10 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:: 537.7m / 1764ft
Type:: circular

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

Note that the walk Finish Time is just an estimate and that timings on the day may be significantly different. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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)

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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