V - East Hanney to Ardington and back

Vale of White Horse Group

Vale of White Horse Ramblers are a friendly group who walk mid-week and weekends in southern Oxfordshire. Highlights are the Ridgeway, the Thames Path, and the Uffington White Horse.

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Overview

If driving - park in overflow section of village hall carpark, adjacent to village shop (drinks and snacks available). If travelling by bus - X1 to the Black Horse pub and a short walk or S9 to Ashfields Lane (A338) and 10-15 min walk. We will walk east across open landscape to the old canal, under the railway to Ardington Lane, past Ardington Wick, then cross A417 to Ardington. Possible quick stop at The Grocer Chef in Ardington for a drink and snack. Return across A417, past Field Barn Farm towards Neville’s Farm, then follow old canal and Pill Ditch, crossing A338 at top of Grove, north back along Cow Lane to East Hanney. Vale Walk Leader PM 01235 868216 / 07975 670553

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:25 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.633261,-1.403784

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 41362 92886
Nearest postcode:: OX12 0JL
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Start time:: 10:30 am

East Hanney, Hanney War Memorial overflow car park

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