Oxfordshire Walks

Bledlow Ridge Walks & Route Maps

Bledlow Ridge walk, Oxfordshire
Bledlow Ridge · Photo: David Hillas

Explore these walks around Bledlow Ridge in Oxfordshire, where rolling Chiltern hills, peaceful woodland, and sweeping countryside views come together to create a truly scenic day out.

With routes ranging from shorter strolls to longer, more challenging walks, these walks take in highlights such as Yoesden Nature Reserve, Lodge Hill, and the surrounding woods, with chances to spot wildlife and enjoy seasonal wildflowers.

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Walk information

Bledlow Ridge Walk 1

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This short walk takes you past St Mary's Church in Radnage and then on to the Yoesden Nature Reserve in the Radnage valley, a picturesque example of the Chiltern landscape. It is abundant with rare butterflies and wildflowers, and is crowned by a wonderful woodland.

Great spotted woodpeckers, buzzards, red kites, and unique woodland plants call this woodland home. In the spring and summer there is a stunning array of colors from orchids and wildflowers.

There is a small amount of road walking. Before heading back to the start you could visit The Boot Pub for refreshments.

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Walk information

Bledlow Ridge Walk 2

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This lovely walk will offer you a variety of glorious Oxfordshire scenery including the Yoesden Nature Reserve (often known as Yoesden Bank), with it's beautiful woodland and grassland and a visit to the church in the village of Radnage.

Bledlow Ridge Walk 2 5.0 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly2.7 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café2.7 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Bledlow Ridge Walk 3

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This walk is a big extension to Walk 1 to stretch your legs and takes you along the Bledlow Circular Ride. You will enjoy some wonderful scenery and pass along the edges of Sunley, Venus and Cromwell woods. At the end of the walk enjoy the wonderful Yoesden Nature Reserve (see Walk 1).

Before heading back to the start you could visit The Boot Pub for refreshments. (Marked on Walk 1). This walk has a couple of hills to climb and may be muddy at times.

Bledlow Ridge Walk 3 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walker review

Pleasant walk. Muddy in places after loys of rainfall

Walk information

Bledlow Ridge Walk 4

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This extended walk will offer you a variety of glorious Oxfordshire scenery including Lodge Hill for some great views and the Yoesden Nature Reserve. There is some road walking on this route.

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Expanded route map for Bledlow Ridge Walk 1, a 2.5 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire