Walking and Cycling

Faringdon is set in lovely countryside, around which there are many walks and cycle rides.
A group of volunteers from Faringdon have produced a set of 8 walk cards, with walks ranging from 4 - 7 miles, including Badbury Clump, Great Coxwell, Wicklesham, Hatford and Radcot.
Most walks start from Faringdon and are circular. Each walk has a map and clear instructions to follow, together with guidance on the countryside code and contact information. The walks have been designed to encourage those who like to walk, but are apprehensive about following detailed OS maps and walking into the unknown.

The packs of walk cards are no longer available, but you can download a non colour version of the walks below.

Walk 1 7 miles/11km	Faringdon, Radcot and Littleworth This easy walk, which starts at Faringdon, takes you to the River Thames. Here, you can visit The Swan at Radcot, before continuing the walk along the riverside to Radcot Lock and returning to Faringdon via Littleworth. The route takes in two sections of roadway, but the roads are quiet. There are also a number of gates and stiles to climb. Download walk 1 (pdf 163kb)
Walk 2 3.5 miles/5.5km	Buckland and Pusey This is an easy pleasant walk, starting at the pretty village of Buckland and going through open fields and wooded areas. You can walk through the village to see the church or the pretty stone cottages, or stop at The Lamb Inn. Parking is available in the large car park at Buckland Memorial Hall. Download walk 2 (pdf 155kb)
Walk 3 7 miles/11.5km	Faringdon Folly, Buckland Warren and Hatford This is an easy walk which goes through or along open fields, woodland and bridleways. Starting at Faringdon Folly it goes through Buckland Warren, a lovely wood with flat, wide tracks, then onto Hatford, a pretty village. From Hatford the route is slightly less easy as the right of way is sometimes difficult to follow through small woodland. There are no refreshments in Hatford. Download walk 3 (pdf 168kb)
Walk 4 3 miles/5km	Faringdon, Wicklesham, The Folly and Folly Park This easy walk stays very close to Faringdon and takes in the Folly, Folly Park and Wicklesham. Care should be taken when crossing the busy A420 road. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Faringdon and there are two pay and display car parks. Download walk 4 (pdf 149kb)
Walk 5 5 miles/8km	Faringdon, Fernham and Little Coxwell This is a varied walk through fields and wooded areas with lovely views of White Horse Hill on the walk into Fernham. The walk is easy although you may have to climb some gates. There is parking for four or five cars on the road at the beginning of the walk, and plenty of places for refreshment in Faringdon, as well as the Eagle Tavern at Little Coxwell and The Woodman Inn in Fernham. Download walk 5 (pdf 162kb)
Walk 6 6 miles/9.6km	Great Coxwell and Coleshill An easy, pleasant walk through mostly flat, open countryside with well marked paths and tracks. There is onroad parking for several cars at the start of the walk. At Coleshill there is a shop and café, or the Radnor Arms for refreshment. Download walk 6 (pdf 172kb)
Walk 7 6.5 miles/10.5km	Badbury Hill, including the Great Barn at Great Coxwell This circular walk starts at Badbury Hill – known locally as Badbury Clump – the site of an Iron Age fort and renowned for bluebells in the Spring. Passing close to the Great Barn at Great Coxwell, the walk is through open countryside and woodland, with views over the Vale of the White Horse. It is a moderately difficult walk with some uphill paths. There is ample parking in the National Trust car park at Badbury Hill. No refreshments en-route. Download walk 7 (pdf 157kb)
Walk 8 6.25 miles/10km	North Faringdon and Thrupp A pleasant, easy walk starting from Faringdon with good views of the Folly. A more direct route back to Faringdon may be taken at either point 4 or 5, thus shortening the walk. Although there are no places for refreshment on the walk itself, there are plenty of places to eat and drink in Faringdon. Download walk 8 (pdf 162kb)