V - Lardon Chase via Hartslock Nature Reserve

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

10.5 miles and 1,200 feet of ascent. Setting out from Lardon Chase on a hill overlooking Streatley we walk down to the river and along the Thames. We turn off the river path making our way up hill to Hartslock Nature Reserve. We then return through Great Chalk Wood taking our time with a big finish ascent up Lough Down for a splendid final vista. Please bring a picnic lunch. Assistance Dogs only. Start point National Trust car park at Lardon Chase. Please arrive in good time (Oxfordshire Ramblers advise 15 minutes ahead of the start). Assistance Dogs only. Vale Walk Leader SN 07791 534349

Saturday, 16 May 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:40 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.52198,-1.1608

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Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 58321 80675
Nearest postcode:: RG8 9RB
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Streatley, Lardon Chase car park

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