Oxfordshire Walks

Charlbury Walks & Route Maps

Charlbury walk, Oxfordshire
Charlbury · Photo: AJD

Explore these walks around Charlbury in Oxfordshire, where rolling countryside, riverside paths, and peaceful woodland create a wonderfully varied setting for a day out.

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Walk information

Charlbury Walk 1

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

Plenty of lovely walks to choose from around Charlbury, and this is the shortest family-friendly option.

Even though it's shorter, it packs a lot of variety with a stroll through Mill Field alongside the River Evenlode, some lovely open countryside, a walk through the Wigwell Nature Reserve and of course a walk around Charlbury itself.

Charlbury Walk 1 3.8 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.8

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition3.8 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities2.8 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy3.8 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Beautiful walk! It may get a bit soggy in the winter. One nice hill to get the heart pumping but first half is all flat. Second half head left out of the churchyard-i missed the sign as it was a bit overgrown

Walker review

We did this on a very cold crisp sunday morning, and it was beautiful. I think if if hadnt been so frozen it would have been a very muddy walk as route crosses the river multiple times. Cafes in Charlbury not open on a Sunday so we drove out to The Old Shed for coffee and cake after… well worth the 3 minute drive, its lovely!

Walk information

Charlbury Walk 2

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This route is a walk across open countryside and farmland with views of the River Evenlode. This walk also takes you through the village of Charlbury where you can stop for refreshments. There is some road walking.

Charlbury Walk 2 3.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.0

Mixed feedback from walkers

Dog friendly1.5 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café2.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Charlbury Walk 3

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This alternative route is a gentle walk through the fields and farmland around Charlbury and it also visits the village of Spelsbury.

There is some road walking on this route to be aware of.

Charlbury Walk 3 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walk information

Charlbury Walk 4

Walk distance
6 miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This longer route heads into the countryside south of Charlbury.

If you head clockwise, it enjoys some nice views as you walk down the hill, it visits the village of Finstock and then heads back to Charlbury via the pretty Cornbury Deer Park.

Charlbury Walk 4 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café2.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Walk information

Charlbury Walk 5

Walk distance
7½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is our epic adventure route from Charlbury.

It enjoys lots of lovely countryside, a visit to the village of Finstock, a stroll through the Cornbury Deer Park and a lovely stretch of walking through the majestic Wychwood Forest.

Charlbury Walk 5 3.6 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 1 review

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.6

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition3.6 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.2 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café2.6 / 5
Route accuracy4.6 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Very hilly, not really much to see, overall a bit of a bland walk. Majority on pathed tracks/roads. Lots of areas were marked as private property so you had to stick to the given path and we sometimes like to wander of to explore the little off shoots.

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Expanded route map for Charlbury Walk 2, a 4.75 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire