At a glance
Appleton Walk
- Distance
- 4.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 2 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.70924, -1.36188
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Countryside
Oxfordshire Walks
Appleton Walk & Route Map
Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Oxfordshire, this walk circles the charming village of Appleton.
It combines peaceful rural views, a wander through nearby woodland, and a pleasant optional stretch towards the River Thames for a refreshing change of scenery.
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The walk
Appleton Walk
This is a nice circular walk in the countryside that you'll find around the village of Appleton.
You'll visit the village itself with it's lovely pub, explore the open farmland around the area, stroll through the woodland of Appleton Lower Common and there's a detour to take you to visit the River Thames.
Based on 7 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.0
A very popular walk
Fine with dogs
Reasonable paths
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Accurate
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Oxfordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Nice little walk, pretty muddy in parts after rain. A few stiles on route. Lovely church and fancy pub. Parking area is pretty small
Walker review
Several stiles but all dog-friendly. Interesting and very pleasant walk
Walker review
Totally overgrown and hard to complete, pub at end was lovely though!
Comments from walkers who have completed the Appleton walk.
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