WO/V - Ducklington via Windrush riverside to Tar lakes returning via Down Valley Way

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

Walk from Ducklington, hopefully along the river Windrush to Fish House, then up to Tar Lakes via lake complex and back to Ducklington via Down Valley Way and Northern Cross Valley Way. Joint West Oxon and Vale walk. There will be a coffee stop. Assistance Dogs only. WO Walk Leader RB 07742 080599

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.765726,-1.481978

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 35845 07578
Nearest postcode:: OX29 7UG
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Ducklington, duck pond

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