WALKING/CYCLING AROUND SOUTH NEWINGTON

We have an interactive map which gives you ideas for local walks, see left menu “Walks/Footpaths/Parks etc”  click here

Map of South Newington showing footpaths etc within the Village

OTHER IDEAS & LINKS:

Bloxham Circular walk: The main walk is 4.5 miles and the shorter walk approximately 1 mile. Both walks start and finish at the Joiners Arms https://www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk/circular-walks.php

Bloxham – Broughton – Wykham Mill Circular: http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=485

Bloxham Broughton, Salt Way, Grove Road – Circular: http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=383

Bloxham Grove Circular: http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=137

Barfords Circular walk: http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=305

Nether Worton walk: Set off from little “roundabout by Nether Worton House. Head West along the road to Sandford http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=271  Nether Worton Circular walk: http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=191

Great Tew walks: A stroll through one of Oxfordshire’s loveliest villages before exploring undulating countryside to the south http://www.theaa.com/walks/the-village-of-great-tew-a-rare-plot-420807  or http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/great-tew-walking-route or http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=247 or http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=324

Broughton Castle walk: Broughton’s Magnificent Moated Castle -Take a delightful walk across open country and through fine parkland to a splendid Tudor pile http://www.theaa.com/walks/broughtons-magnificent-moated-castle-420802 or http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/broughton-castle-walking-route

Giants Cave Broughton walk: From Giant’s Cave, between Banbury and Broughton, the walk takes footpaths, bridleways, permitted paths and tracks through beautiful Oxfordshire countryside https://my.viewranger.com/route/details/MjNfMzExMQ==

Hook Norton Walk: Explore delightful ironstone country before visiting one of Oxfordshire’s more unusual buildings http://www.theaa.com/walks/hook-nortons-towering-success-420806

Wroxton Circular: A fairly easy 5.2 km circular walk from Wroxton to North Newington and back.  It starts on a footpath adjacent to Wroxton primary school. http://www.bloxham.info/walks/?p=6

Myths of the Rollright Stones Walk: From Chipping Norton to an ancient site associated with a charming legend. http://www.theaa.com/walks/myths-of-the-rollright-stones-420810

Steeple Aston Walk: Rousham’s Classic Garden – A walk that includes a delightful garden and a stretch of inland waterway http://www.theaa.com/walks/roushams-classic-garden-420805  or http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/rousham-park-walking-route

Canal walks: Oxford canal can be found between Clifton & Ayhno 7 miles, at Nell Bridge 9miles (large layby parking) at Banbury Tooley’s Boat yard, Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 2PQ
Tel: (01295) 272 917 www.tooleysboatyard.co.uk  Canal Info: http://canalrivertrust.org.uk

Banbury heading south to Aynho on The Oxford Canal: http://www.the-oxford-canal.co.uk/Oxford-Canal-Cherwell.html

The Oxford Canal Walk: Banbury to Lower Heyford https://www.mudandroutes.com/routes/oxford-canal-walk-banbury-lower-heyford/

Fenny Compton Wharf to Banbury towpath walk: The Walk below describes following the Oxford Canal towpath as it meanders between Fenny Compton and Banbury via Cropedy and Claydon in Oxfordshire. http://www.english-walks.co.uk/Cropedy-Claydon-Walks.html

Blenheim Palace Parkland Walk: A fine walk in peaceful countryside to one of Britain’s top country houses. http://www.theaa.com/walks/blenheim-palace-parkland-420818

Lower Brailes, Shipston-on-Stour,Warwickshire. This small village has some nice walks in the area as well. Lower Brailes is just east of Shipston-on-Stour and is actually part of two villages close together, the other being Upper Brailes. You are right on the border with Oxfordshire here and the area has some nice local walks, including one up to Brailes Hill, 761 feet high, or you can choose Mine Hill, Holloway Hill, or Gallow Hill for a stroll and the views from the top. 13 miles Approx
Walking Over the Hill at Brailes – A fine hill walk with outstanding views to enjoy. http://www.theaa.com/walks/walking-over-the-hill-at-brailes-421181

Edge Hill and a Theatre of War: Climb a spectacular wooded escarpment and enjoy fine views over a Civil War battleground. http://www.theaa.com/walks/edge-hill-and-a-theatre-of-war-420196

All Sorts of Dassetts:  Burton Dassett Hills walk into Fenny Compton and Farnborough. http://www.theaa.com/walks/all-sorts-of-dassetts-421188

Blockley, Batsford and the Arboretum: The exotic legacy of a 19th-century diplomat adorns this part of the Cotswold escarpment. http://www.theaa.com/walks/blockley-batsford-and-the-arboretum-420490

Around Chipping Norton: https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/chipping-norton-walks-p2108923

Cotswolds: https://www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/visiting-exploring/ including self guided and warden lead guided walks.

Nature Reserves: http://www.bbowt.org.uk/wildlife/reserves

Public rights of way map Oxfordshire interactive: https://publicrightsofway.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Web/standardmap.aspx

Other Circular walks in Cherwell area: Shutford, Shenington, Adderbury, Horley, Dedington etc https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/circular-walks-in-cherwell

DEFRA- NATURAL ENGLAND WALKS near Newton Grove CL:
Heythrop Park near Chipping Norton: The permissive route links to an existing public footpath, providing a pleasant circular walk around an area of ancient woodland on the Heythrop Park Estate. The path is a flat or slightly sloping woodland track. The main features of interest include the trees, some of which date back to the 18th century, and the occasional views from the path across the estate and its newly developed golf course. http://cwr.naturalengland.org.uk/mapboards/pdfs/AG00294398.pdf 
Swerford Castle near Chipping Norton: This site enables you to visit the remains of an old Motte and Bailey Castle. The earthworks are still clearly visible and you can climb onto the mound (motte) where the castle used to be and look down into the old courtyard (bailey), which still contains raised platforms where the stables, kitchens and storerooms would have been. The castle is thought to date from the 12th century and would most likely have been built by the Normans during their occupation of Britain. http://cwr.naturalengland.org.uk/mapboards/pdfs/AG00327280.pdf 
Glympton Estate near Woodstock: Walkers will be able to use this quiet and largely off-road route to get between the villages of Middle Barton and Steeple Barton to access the amenities such as the shop, church or pub. Or just to enjoy a relaxing walk in this beautiful area. For horse riders and cyclists this provides a better link between the two existing public bridleways, keeping them off the road for longer. http://cwr.naturalengland.org.uk/mapboards/pdfs/AG00307237.pdf
Over Norton Park near Chipping Norton: This permissive footpath creates a circular walk between the town of Chipping Norton and the village of Over Norton. Grass margins around the arable fields have been created as a habitat for invertebrates and small mammals, wildlife corridors and buffer zones. Grassland under agreement is being managed to encourage the development of sward structure and species diversity. Wild bird seed mixes, and other arable options, have been established to provide food and nesting opportunities for farmland birds. http://cwr.naturalengland.org.uk/mapboards/pdfs/AG00298022.pdf

Visit this page for  South Newington walks https://www.outdooractive.com/en/map/#area=*&bm=osm%3Asummer&sc=1&zc=13,-1.41397,51.9963

OTHER GOOD LINKS FOR WALKING WEBSITES:

http://www.english-walks.co.uk/
http://gps-routes.co.uk/
http://www.theaa.com/walk-and-bike-ride
http://www.bloxham.info/walks/
https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/oxfordshire/walks.php

CYCLING

Newton Grove is 1.5 miles (2.5km) away down a unclassified road from Route 5 on the National Cycle Network – This long distance route connects Reading and Holyhead via Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Chester, Colwyn Bay and Bangor. You can go north or south on this route through some lovely villages. You can also do your own loop routes around the local villages!
Cherwell District council have some ideas for circular Rides: https://www.walkandcycle.co.uk/oxfordshire/Trails/50-99/OXFOTR0075.pdf – Ironstone Village ride
Cycling UK Oxfordshire http://cyclingukoxfordshire.org/routes/

SUNDAY 7th JULY  Broughton Castle Sportive. Now in its 7th year, the Sportive starts and finishes in the picturesque grounds of Broughton Castle. https://www.broughtoncastlesportive.co.uk/

All routes take riders through the stunning Cotswolds which is one of Britain’s largest areas of outstanding natural beauty.

http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/county-cycling/Oxfordshire