TW - Lewknor & Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

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Overview

From Lewknor we walk to join the Ridgeway to head to the start of the Aston Rowant Discovery Trail. We pass through woodland heading up and around Aston Hill. The walk follows part of the Talking Sculpture Trail before heading down Beacon Hill back to the Ridgeway. 600 ft of ascent. Assistance Dogs only. TW Walk Leader SH 07942 376098

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.67197,-0.96837

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 71436 97527
Nearest postcode:: OX49 5TN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Lewknor, High Street near Leathern Bottle PH

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