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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A linear walk from Radley station to Oxford station along the Thames path and the Oxford Canal with two pubs.

This walk requires advance booking via Meetup (see Website link). Please do not turn up without booking. If you are unable to use Meetup but would like to attend, please either ask someone else to register you as their guest, or email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk with your request.

Pace: fast.

Saturday, 9 September 2023
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
20m / 66ft
Type:
linear

Walk details

We start from Radley station with a short stretch of quiet road walking to get to the Thames path. Lunch will be at Iffley Lock after which we’ll visit the Four Candles, the first pub stop. Once refreshed it’s a short walk through Oxford before joining a path to Wolvercote. Here we will visit the White Hart, the second of our pub stops. At this point (around 10 miles) there is an option to leave the walk and get a bus to Oxford station. The final part is along the Oxford Canal and will end at Oxford station, or there is the option to visit a few more pubs in Oxford. 

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading, take the 09:47, arriving at Didcot Parkway at 10:01. Change there onto the 10:07, arriving at Radley at 10:16.

By car

Park at Radley station car park. At the time of writing this costs £2.50 for the day. You'll then need to take the train back at the end of the walk.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

  • This walk is limited to 20 walkers including the walk leader
  • Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
  • Book a place on this walk via Meetup (see Website link).
  • If you are unable to use Meetup but would like to attend, please either ask someone else to register you as their guest, or email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk with your request.
  • Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52600 98799
Nearest postcode:
OX14 3AE
what3words:
tastings.expanded.symphony
Start time:
10:20 am

Radley Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 50466 06330
Nearest postcode:
OX1 1HS
what3words:
sober.trunk.noisy
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Oxford Station

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