Oxfordshire Walks

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walks & Route Maps

Ascott-under-Wychwood walk, Oxfordshire
Ascott-under-Wychwood · Photo: Colin Smith

Set in the beautiful countryside of Oxfordshire, the Ascott-under-Wychwood routes offer a wonderful mix of open landscapes, riverside paths, and classic Cotswold charm.

Starting from the peaceful village of Ascott-under-Wychwood, these walks lead you through rolling fields, alongside the River Evenlode, and along sections of the Oxfordshire Way, with options to explore nearby villages and woodland along the way.

Whether you choose a shorter loop or a longer countryside adventure, the walks offer a relaxed and varied experience, with plenty of scenic spots - and a welcoming village pub - to enjoy at the end.

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Walk information

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 1

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a lovely short pub walk in the pretty countryside you'll find around the Cotswold village of Ascott-under-Wychwood.

Heading anticlockwise, the walk takes you through Ascott D'Oyley and then into the wonderful open countryside before crossing over the River Evenlode and meeting up with the Oxfordshire Way.

It then brings you back to the village where you'll find a wonderful pub to enjoy.

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 1 4.8 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.8

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.8 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.8 / 5
Pub or café3.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Gentle walk through lovely countryside. Bridge over river closed for safety reasons but easily overcome

Walker review

Good stroll. Very wet in winter - bring wellies to walk though the fields!

Walker review

A lovely route to walk on a November day with the dog.

Walker review

A great little walk - ideal for an autumn or winter afternoon when it gets dark early.

Walk information

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 2

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route is basically a much longer extended version of the first route.

The extra walking basically takes you much longer along the Oxfordshire Way, tracking the River Evenlode at times, and it also visits the pretty villages of Chilson and Shorthampton on the way around.

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 2 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.5 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Lovely walk, really clear route. Pretty little church.

Walk information

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 3

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This third option is an alternative route that instead heads southeast out of the village and takes you through more pretty open countryside towards Wychwood Forest where you can enjoy a section of woodland walking.

There is a busy road to cross a couple of times on this route, so please be careful.

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Walk information

Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 4

Walk distance
8¼ miles
Time
4 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is our longest adventure in this lovely area of the Cotswolds countryside and it is effectively a further extension to the second route.

This extra distance takes you on a detour further north from the second route and also visits the pretty village of Chadlington.

Refreshments: The Swan

Ascott-Under-Wychwood

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Expanded route map for Ascott-under-Wychwood Walk 1, a 2.5 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire