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Oxford Group

We are the Oxford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Reach start point by 14 bus from city centre (hourly, arrive 09:30) or any bus to Green Road Roundabout stop, walk 10 minutes. Parking at Community Centre or in Kiln Lane. A hilly circuit via C S Lewis Nature Reserve up to Shotover Hill, descending through Brasenose Woods to see remains of Slade Camp (which will be the subject of our AGM talk), returning via Headington Quarry. Mostly off-road, muddy in places. If you intend to attend the AGM please contact oxford.ramblers@gmail.com before 1 November, for catering purposes. Buffet lunch at Risinghurst Community Centre from 12 noon. 455 ft of ascent. Oxford Walk Leader KF 01865 765078 / 07855 426060
Saturday, 8 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
138.7m / 455ft
Type:
circular
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:
SP 55920 06921
Nearest postcode:
OX3 8HA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Oxford, Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane

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