V - A Sunday morning Downs walk from Ardington

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

This is a weekend walk for those who want to finish around lunch time. It is a walk for lovers of the Downs. From outside the Loyd Lindsay Rooms on High Street in the lovely village of Ardington we’ll walk to and through nearby East Lockinge then along a footpath up to the Wantage Monument on the Ridgeway. We’ll leave the Ridgeway to follow a bridleway down to Betterton Farm, with picturesque views to the lower Downs and Vale, then back to the start. Bring a drink and a snack for the refreshment stop. Park considerately in the village. Vale Walk Leader DC 01367 820683 / 07544 979253

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:05 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.593076,-1.377843

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 43195 88432
Nearest postcode:: OX12 8PS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Ardington, outside Loyd Lindsay Rooms

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