TW - Wheatley - The Ends of the Tunnel

Thame & Wheatley Group

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Overview

A somewhat railway themed walk to visit both ends of the old railway tunnel between Wheatley and Horspath. Possible pub stop at the finish. 750 ft of ascent. Assistance Dogs only. TW Walk Leader MG 01865 873150 / 07531 137213

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Start time:: 6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 7:50 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: 228.6m / 750ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.747669,-1.138519

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:: SP 59571 05793
Nearest postcode:: OX33 1XT
what3words:: viewing.pleaser.redouble

Start time:: 6:00 pm

Wheatley, public car park off Church Road, behind King and Queen PH

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