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Overview

A hilly circuit from Wheatley via Shotover and Horspath to visit the two nature reserves at the ends of the Horspath 'bat tunnel' and Wheatley Windmill which will be open and should be operating. Bring sandwiches. Tea and cakes available at windmill. Optional pub at end of walk. Reach start point by 400 bus from city centre or Thornhill PandR. Parking along Church Road to east of Friday Lane. We will wait for 400 bus due 10:24. 560 ft of ascent. Oxford Walk Leader KF 01865 765078 / 07855 426060
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
170.7m / 560ft
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 59600 05801
Nearest postcode:
OX33 1LZ
what3words:
arrival.budding.blotchy
Start time:
10:30 am

Wheatley, St Mary's Church Bus Stop, Church Road

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