Oxfordshire Walks
Set high in the Chiltern Hills, these walks around Cowleaze Wood offer a lovely mix of gentle woodland wandering and more energetic countryside exploring.
From a short, family-friendly stroll - especially beautiful in bluebell season - to a longer and more challenging route, the walks provide something for a range of abilities.
Along the way, you can enjoy peaceful woodland, visit a poignant squadron memorial, and venture out onto the Ridgeway for sweeping views.
With a steep descent and climb on the longer option, these walks are as rewarding as they are varied, so come prepared for a bit of effort if you choose the extended route.
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Walk information
This is a short family-friendly stroll around the pretty Cowleaze Wood that can be great for bluebells in the spring.
You'll visit a squadron memorial half way around the walk.
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An outstanding walk
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Lovely bluebells.
Walk information
This route is an alternative longer walk from the Cowleaze Wood car park in the Chiltern Hills.
It first follows a steep descent down either Shireburn Hill or Bald Hill (depending which direction you walk) and you'll then join up with the Swan's Way at the bottom for a walk along the Ridgeway before starting the climb back up to the car park.
You'll need some good energy for this walk.
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