10 great walks in and around Banbury
If you like walking and you are looking for some new routes to explore, here are 10 walks near Banbury that you can find on the Oxfordshire Walks app.
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Banbury
Christmas Common Walks:
1. Watlington Hill Walk (1.75 miles): A lovely walk up Watlington Hill to explore its beautiful chalk grassland and woodland. Enjoy spotting birds, butterflies, and wildlife while taking in stunning views of the Vale of Oxford and the Chiltern Escarpment.
2. Christmas Common Pub Walk (22.75 miles): A rewarding walk around Christmas Common with picturesque woodland paths, especially during bluebell season. Experience a challenging climb rewarded by an epic view of the area. End the day at a wonderful pub in Christmas Common.
3. Extended Watlington Hill Walk (33.75 miles): A longer route around Watlington Hill with breathtaking views and pretty woodland. Be prepared for some uphill climbs and a short section of walking alongside a busy road.
4. Scenic Circular Woodland Walk (45 miles): A longer walk that takes you east from Christmas Common towards Northend village. Enjoy more lovely views over the Chilterns, but be ready for steep hills and a section of road walking at the start.
Note: The distances listed are approximate.
Lower Brailes
2 walks of 2.75 miles and 4.75 miles
The first is is a lovely short stroll around the pretty Cotswold village of Lower Brailes, just over the border into Warwickshire. The route takes you through some nice open countryside for fresh air, it takes you to the top of Castle Hill for some nice views and it visits the village itself with it's lovely pub and nice church.
The second is a lovely circular walk around the undulating countryside that you'll find around the Brailes villages, just over the county border into Warwickshire. There can be mud on the route, so please wear appropriate footwear if it's wet, and be prepared for some hill climbing. There is a lovely pub in the village of Lower Brailes itself.
Claydon Locks
3.75 miles
This is a lovely simple stroll in the Oxfordshire countryside around the village of Claydon. The bulk of the walk is about peaceful canal-side walking and you'll walk a long stretch alongside the Oxford canal passing a series of locks as you go. The rest of the walk loops back around to the carpark via quite country lanes and open field footpaths.
North Newington
3 miles
This Oxfordshire walk starts in North Newington village and it takes you on a journey to Broughton Castle, which is a medieval fortified manor house. The walk continues through parkland, across open countryside and farmland before reaching the village of Broughton and then working it's way back to the start point. There is some road walking on this route and there are nice pubs in both villages.
Cropredy
2.75 miles
This is a lovely casual walk from the pretty village of Cropredy in Oxfordshire. The walk visits the village itself with it's delightful pub and then takes you on a loop that walks alongside the Oxford Canal for a decent stretch and also enjoys some nice open countryside.
Upper Tysoe
5.25 miles
This is a delightful walk in the hills that you'll find to the south of Upper Tysoe (which is just over the county border into Warwickshire). You will ramble around and over both the Lady Elizabeth's and Windmill Hills, so you'll use up a fair amount of energy on this walk. Of course, you'll be rewarded with some great views and lots of fresh air for your efforts.
Deddington
2 walks of 1 mile and 6.25 miles
The first walk is a nice short family-friendly stroll around the small town of Deddington. You'll visit the pretty Saints Peter and Paul church before venturing out to roam around the site where earthworks mark the existence of the 11th century Deddington Castle. There are pubs and eating options in the town centre if you want to make this a pub walk.
The second walks is more substantial walk starts in the small town of Deddington where you will find numerous shops, pubs and restaurants. The route takes you through the lovely Oxfordshire countryside, including country lanes and farmland. Half way around, you will walk through the hamlet of Clifton. If you make this a pub walk, you can visit a pub in either Deddington at the end of the route, or in Clifton half way around.
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