Faringdon is set in lovely countryside, around which there are
many walks and cycle rides. The following links will take you to sites that
offer information, routes to follow, and arranged programmes of
walks
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 card has a
good colour map and clear instructions to follow, together with guidance on the
countryside code and contact information. The cards have been designed to
encourage those who like to walk, but are apprehensive about following detailed
OS maps and walking into the unknown.
Definitive maps of the public rights of way in Oxfordshire
(published February 2006) are now available at Faringdon Public
library
You can buy the pack of walk cards for £4.95 from
Faringdon TIC - good value for laminated coloured cards in a weather-proof
envelope
or follow this link for details of the
walks and documents for download
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Regular Health Walks in Faringdon- Every Wednesday
from outside the Bell Hotel
Under the ‘Walking the Way to Health’
initiative (www.whi.org.uk)
Faringdon now has team of trained volunteer walk leaders to organise and lead
FREE weekly walks of approximately one mile for those wishing to improve their
health and general well-being.
Good reasons to start walking
For
health: walking strengthens the heart, bones and muscles, helps to control
weight and lower blood pressure.
For wealth: walking is free and can enrich
life in many ways.
For happiness: walking improves mood, helps combat
depression and reduces stress.
See
Faringdon Health Walks for more information
From
outside the Bell Hotel in the Market Place at 10.30am. At the end of the walk
there will be tea/coffee available for purchase at The Bell Hotel.
Please
arrive 10 minutes beforehand to complete a brief questionnaire.
No
pre-booking is required - just come along with sensible shoes and a waterproof
jacket.
However, if you need any further information please contact: Eddie
on 01367 241142 or Joan 01367 242970 (evenings only) Or email
faringdon.walks@btconnect.com
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Faringdon Virtual Trail See
Oxfordshire Geology Trust
The ancient market town of Faringdon is
situated on the Golden Ridge, which extends between Oxford and Swindon. It is
the warm, honey coloured grit used in the buildings in the area, including many
of the buildings in Faringdon, that gives the Golden Ridge its name. The Ridge
is made of coral-rich limestone, called the Corallian Limestone, which plays a
big part in the geology of Faringdon, ranging from its affect on the landscape,
to its use as a building stone. Faringdon is also home to the world-famous
Faringdon Sponge Gravel, which contains many excellently preserved fossil
sponges. Faringdon is one of the best places in Oxfordshire to see how the
geology affects the landscape, and this provides the town with some of the best
views in the county.
See also
Oxford
City Virtual Trailand
Kirtlington Virtual Trail
Historic
Tour of Faringdon
Download and print a walk guide of Faringdon's
Historic buildings. (5 pages)
Children's trail
and quiz 1
Children's trail and quiz 2
Download and print a walk
around Faringdon, with questions to answer
Thames Path
Just 3 miles north of Faringdon, the Thames Path National Trail
provides a wonderful opportunity for walking alongside the river. It follows
England's best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source
in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on through the bustle of
the City of London.
Detailed directionson National Trail
website
Ridgeway walk
Just 6 miles south of Faringdon, The
Ridgeway National Trail is a great place to visit for walking, cycling or
horseriding. The whole Trail is 87 miles (139km) long with much of it following
the ancient chalk ridge route used by prehistoric man. It's perfect, but not
too strenuous, for long distance use, and is also ideal for day trips or
less.
Two lovely downland circular walks ( 4 miles and 7.5 miles) that
use The Ridgeway have been established in Oxfordshire, west of Wantage.
Detailed
directions on National trail website
Walker's Web
Free
walking routes with maps in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Exmoor, Bath & NE
Somerset.
River Thames
Guide
Overview of walks along the river Thames starting at Lechlade
throught to Maidenhead
Waterscape
Detailed directions and maps to walk the
Thames path -from Lechlade to Tadpole bridge
Ramblers Society
Ramblers walks in and around
Faringdon
Sustrans
National Cycle route network maps
Oxford branch of CTC
The national cycling organization
Rides and list of events
Oxfordshire Fieldpaths
society
Regular programme of walks across Oxfordshire |
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