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Oxon Weekend Walkers Group

Why not join us this Sunday for a day long walk in our glorious countryside? See our website for more details.

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

A classic Chilterns winter walk including a mixture of woodlands, open countryside and pretty villages. We will wander through the Warburg Nature Reserve, skirt past the edge of Nettlebed, admire the snowdrops at Swyncombe before returning back to our start point in Maidensgrove common via Cookley Green. The terrain goes up and down throughout, rewarding us with a variety of scenic views.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
355.7m / 1167ft
Type:
circular

Please bring packed lunch and plenty to drink.

Toilets available at the Warburg visitor centre ~1 mile after the start of the walk.

It will be wet and muddy in parts so gaiters, and walking boots essential. Bring poles if you use them.

Dogs on short leads welcome.

We encourage car sharing but for personal safety reasons cannot arrange this for you.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71923 88764
Nearest postcode:
RG9 6HA
what3words:
flamenco.lush.happier
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking available along Maidensgrove Common. We will meet towards the end of the road furthest away from Russel's Water and the Five Horseshoes pub.

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